Imphal, June 25 (EMN): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh launched inter-district and city bus services on Sunday on its 100-days programme in Imphal.
The first phase, MST will operate city bus service in two routes, both originating from ISBT, Deulahland. The transport agency would also initially have Imphal-Noney, Imphal-Moreh, Imphal-Kakching, Imphal-Yairipok, Imphal-Moirang and Imphal-Pherzawl inter-district bus services. The proposed fleet size of the agency is around 150 buses to be achieved in three phases. He flagged off the bus services from the complex of erstwhile Manipur State Road Transport Corporation, Moirangkhom, Imphal.
Speaking at the occasion, Biren expressed confidence that the newly revived public transport system would be successful. He also expressed happiness on launching the service on the eve of Eid-Ul Fitre and on being coincided by the occasion with Rath Jatra festival.
Stating that inter-district bus services for the remaining districts would also be launched soon, the Chief Minister said that the State Government would procure necessary buses for the said purpose at the earliest.
Observing that connectivity is a must to restore emotional integration, N. Biren urged the people to take MST as their own property. He further opined that transparency would bring trust, and trust would further build up unity among people of different communities.
