Dimapur, Sep. 24 (EMN): The deputy commissioner of Kohima, Shanavas C, in an order dated September 22, notified on shifting of parking zone/areas for local taxis, regional taxis, and buses as per the decision of the RTA meeting held on September 16.
According to the notification, the new designated parking zone/areas for local taxis, regional taxis, and bus services are as follows:
(1) ISBT Kohima is designated for taxis/ NST and private bus services bound for Dimapur, Jalukie, Mon, Guwahati, and Shillong.
(2) KMC Chaü Parking at Upper Agri, is designated for taxis and bus services bound for the western region.
(3) KMC Tata Parking at High School colony below Government Polytechnic Institute (Rüliezou) is designated for northern-bound taxis and buses for Tseminyu, Wokha, Mokokchung, and Tuensang.
(4) Keyake Tri-Junction is designated for Phek, Zunheboto, Kiphrie, and Meluri-bound taxis and buses.
(5) Below Police Project Office at New Reserve, Phesama, is designated for southern bound taxis and buses.
The order further notified on the following measures to facilitate smooth transition: (1) All city buses plying from High School Junction to BOC Junction shall henceforth be permitted to ply from NPSC Office Junction till Police Project Office, New Reserve, Phesama.
(2) Phoolbari Junction shall be designated as the dedicated parking area for local taxis/ Kohima Smart City buses plying to ISBT Kohima as feeder services.
(3) Picking and dropping off passengers by regional taxis within Kohima Municipal Area shall be strictly prohibited.
(4) ANTA Kohima unit shall be in charge of waste management and pay and use toilet at ISBT, Kohima.
(5) Kohima Municipal Council shall assist ANTA in the collection and disposal of the waste generated.
(6) Sr. Superintendent of Police, Kohima, shall ensure the smooth management of traffic at ISBT, Kohima.