New Bus Route Connects Bawana Village to Rithala Metro Station in Delhi

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New Delhi: In a significant milestone in the city government's efforts to improve public transport accessibility, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Sunday flagged off a bus on a new route connecting Bawana village in northwest Delhi to Rithala metro station.

New Route to Benefit Residents of Bawana and Nearby Areas

The new route, 990C, will have 19 stops and is expected to benefit residents of Bawana village, Bawana industrial area, Barwala, Pooth Khurd, and Prahladpur, making their daily commute more convenient.

Gahlot: New Route Signifies Commitment to Efficient Public Transportation

Speaking on the occasion, Gahlot said the introduction of the 990C bus route signifies the government's commitment to providing efficient and convenient public transportation options to the citizens of Delhi.

Kejriwal: Government Committed to Improving Rural Connectivity

Later, at an event in Bawana to honor Pawan Sehrawat, who was part of the gold medal-winning kabaddi team at the Asian Games, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also spoke about the new bus route. He emphasized the government's commitment to improving rural connectivity and highlighted the importance of the 990C bus route in connecting Bawana and nearby areas to the Rithala metro station.

Kejriwal: No Government Has Paid as Much Attention to Villages as AAP

Kejriwal said that in the past 75 years, no government has paid as much attention to villages and rural areas as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. He highlighted the deployment of several buses in rural areas in the last two to three years and asserted that the government is not concerned about making money from public transport but ensuring the convenience of the people.

Kejriwal Assures Resolution of Pension Issue for DTC Retirees

Addressing the issue of delay in payment of pension to retired employees of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), who have been protesting over the issue, Kejriwal said he is personally working for the resolution of the problem. He expressed sadness over the fact that senior citizens have to protest for their pensions and assured that he has asked for the pension files and will ensure that pensions are disbursed very soon.

The flagging off of the new bus route connecting Bawana village to Rithala metro station is a significant step towards improving public transport accessibility in Delhi. The route is expected to benefit residents of Bawana and nearby areas, making their daily commute more convenient. The commitment of the Delhi government to improving rural connectivity and ensuring the convenience of the people is commendable. The resolution of the pension issue for DTC retirees will further enhance the government's efforts in ensuring the welfare of its employees.