ISBT is the new destination

Richeek Mishra
Agra. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) officers denied shifting all the buses to Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) while administration is firm about its decision.
ADM city Rajeev Rautela has arrived at a final decision after surveying the entire premises of ISBT. He has resolved to remove encroachments from the nearby areas. UP Rajya Nirman Vibhag officials were called by ADM city to oversee the maintenance of the terminus.They have decided to start buses for Aligarh, Kanpur and Meerut immediately.
Earlier ST officials said that only few buses can shift from the Bijlighar bus stand. District Collector Mukesh Kumar Meshram has asked ADM city Rajeev Rautela to solve the problem. Rautela has inspected various bus stands thoroughly in the city.
During his inspection ADM City Rautela systematically examined the facilities at ISBT. He had a talk with the employees of ISBT and heard their problems out. During his conversation with ISBT officials, Rautela discussed about the various facilities available at the ISBT.
The revenue will be doubled if the ISBT starts functioning properly, said ISBT finance ARM Atul Shrotriya. At present, the total revenue earning from ISBT is around 1 lakh per month, he added. This revenue is generated from the bus stand tax and other levis.
ISBT assistant regional manager KK Singh said that this is a very good destination for the passengers from within the city and other places. At present, around 200 passengers board daily for various destinations. ISBT is situated on the outskirts of the city which is an inconvenient location for passengers, said Singh. Local administration should provide better public transport system to locals to reach this place. Around 200 buses arrive and depart from ISBT, he asserted.

Major decisions
After surveying the entire premises of ISBT, administration has decided to remove encroachments from nearby areas. UP Rajya Nirman Vibhag officials were called by ADM city to oversee the maintenance of the terminus.They have decided to start buses for Aligarh, Kanpur and Meerut immediately.

Facilities at ISBT
61 parking bases including 9 front parking bases. Spread of the entire terminus is 12.5 acre. Separate lavatories for men and women. Regular water and power supply. One generator room to provide power backup in emergency and load shedding. Twenty-three sodium lights, four high mass (comprising six lamps each), fans, tube lights etc. installed in the premises to brighten the terminus. Inquiry window, ticket window, canteen hall also there.

Facilities lacking
There is no one to run the canteen as it is yet to be allotted. Very few benches in the waiting hall. No rest room available. Lack of connectivity from city. Non-functioning phone booth.

Buses for various destinations
Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, MP and Chandigarh