J&K : Only Women bus service in Kashmir

Atlas women of Kashmir Valley''s got first ever bus service for only women. The exclusive Ladies Special Bus service, inaugurated in summer capital of J&K Srinagar. It would run in Srinagar city from 8 am to 6 pm daily. Much to the delight of the women folk who wanted its frequency to be increased. The service would be provided by Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) and private transporters on various routes of Srinagar. Three buses each will be deployed by JKSRTC and private transporters for the purpose. These buses will ply on hourly basis and Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir and General Manager, JKSRTC would monitor the service regularly. Delighted by the launch of the services, women folk of the city termed the step as very good. One of passenger Riyana said, that It is a very good step. We welcome it as it was the need of the hour. Some time we feel very upward position in full buses. but we have to keep our mouth shut. But now its comfortable for women. Government should post women ticket collector in these buses.