Festive cheer meets logistical prowess as Uttar Pradesh launches a Holi travel extravaganza. Extra buses hit the roads from February 28 through March 9, courtesy of the Yogi Adityanath administration, prioritizing seamless pilgrimages amid the color-splashed revelry.
Western corridors from Delhi and Ghaziabad to heartland UP are focus areas, per Minister Dayashankar Singh. ‘We’ve bolstered fleets and manpower upfront. Scale-up kicks in at 60% capacity from origin points,’ he noted, outlining a dynamic deployment strategy.
Uptime is non-negotiable for fleet buses; contract operators must forgo staff holidays. Pre-festival repairs are compulsory for owners. The safety net includes rapid jam-busting, accident control, vigilant patrols, and compulsory breath analyzers.
Vehicles get thumbs-up only after checks on fitness, fixtures, glasswork, and safety kits. Clean environs in depots and buses are mandated. Performance pay spices things up: 300 km/day averages Rs 3,600 for drivers and conductors.
Ten-day flawless shifts with standards met deliver Rs 4,500; extra km add 55 paise. Depot teams receive Rs 2,100 (10 days) or Rs 1,800 (9 days). Committee-vetted standouts grab additional incentives.
Highest earners’ regional managers and top depots’ deputies receive prestigious citations. This blueprint of preparedness, incentives, and oversight positions UP as a model for festival transport, ensuring every traveler arrives safely to embrace Holi’s joy.