State Transport Corpns to buy 3,000 buses: Nehru

Tuesday, July 18, 2006, 18:08 [IST]

Kancheepuram, July 18 (UNI) State transport corporations in Tamil Nadu will purchase over 3,000 buses, Transport Minister K N Nehru today announced.

Speaking to reporters after a review meeting here with officials, Mr Nehru said while the State Express Transport Corporation will purchase about 900 buses, the other transport undertakings will procure 2,230 new buses.

The vehicles will be disabled-friendly in confirmity with the guidelines of Madras High Court. Mini buses will also be operated where necessary, the Minister added.

The government will also permit the operation of share autos in villages. The Minister also hinted at stern action against Omni buses operators who violated rules.

It had been decided to open vehicle test centres in 14 places in Tamil Nadu, he said.

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