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Jammu and Kashmir residents demand restoration of Smart City bus service to Manigam
Jammu and Kashmir residents demand restoration of Smart City bus service to Manigam
Residents of Manigam, Haripora, Arhama, Yarmuqam and adjoining areas in Jammu and Kashmir have demanded the immediate restoration of the Smart City Bus service that used to operate between Batamaloo in Srinagar…
The Story in Brief
Residents of Manigam, Haripora, Arhama, Yarmuqam and adjoining areas in Jammu and Kashmir have demanded the immediate restoration of the Smart City Bus service that used to operate between Batamaloo in Srinagar and the Police Training School (PTS) at Manigam. A delegation of residents said the sudden withdrawal of the service has disrupted daily commuting for hundreds of people, especially students, government employees and police personnel at PTS Manigam. They stated that the bus provided an essential link between rural areas and Srinagar city, and its absence has forced commuters to use costlier private transport, placing an extra financial burden on families. The residents have appealed to the Transport Department and Srinagar Smart City authorities to restore the service at the earliest.
The Indian Opinion
The demand to restore the Smart City bus service to Manigam is fair, but some narratives paint this as a government failure without acknowledging the logistical or financial constraints that may have caused the withdrawal. Exaggerated claims of a 'complete breakdown' of public transport ignore that private buses still operate on the route. The real test is whether the transport department and Srinagar Smart City authorities will provide a clear timeline for the service's return or offer a viable alternative, not just issue promises.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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