Patna, May 16 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar dedicated pink buses for women to provide comfortable and safe commuting facilities to them.

Accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha Bihar water resources Vijay Kumar Choudhary, and Transport Minister Sheela Kumari, the Chief Minister flagged off 20 pink buses and 166 deluxe buses here on Friday, which would ply across the state.

Before giving his Green Signal to the pink buses, the Chief Minister inspected the buses and took details of the facilities available inside.

Later, he told news reporters that it is an important step towards the safety, security, and empowerment of women of the state. He said these pink buses would make the commuting facilities more comfortable for women.

He said that the new 166 deluxe buses launched during the day would make the journey comfortable for the commuters.

Meanwhile, Transport Minister Shila Kumari said that the Pink Buses” would provide a safer and more accessible public transport option for female commuters, including students and working women. The buses will operate daily between 7 AM and 8 PM, with 20 CNG-run vehicles ready for deployment on five routes covering educational hubs, hospitals, residential areas, and others.

The Pink Buses were equipped with CCTV cameras, panic buttons, charging ports, and microphones, with drivers able to control all security features from their seats.

She said the scheme would particularly benefit daily commuters, including students and office workers, providing them with an affordable alternative to more expensive or unsafe travel options.

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