Odisha: Incentive announced for best performing Ama Bus captains, guides 

Bhubaneswar, January 14: An incentive scheme for Ama Bus captains and guides will be implemented from January 26. Incentives will be disbursed quarterly, based on comprehensive evaluations of safe driving practices and overall performance, said an official release on Wednesday. The high-level committee meeting on the operations of Ama Bus service was held on Wednesday […]

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Odisha’s ‘Ama Bus’ & ‘Ama E-Ride’ Win Special Mention Award in Urban Transport

New Delhi, November 9: Odisha has earned national recognition for its innovative approach to sustainable urban mobility. The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Bhubaneswar, was presented with the “Special Mention Award in Urban Transport” for its flagship initiatives Ama Bus and Ama E-Ride under the category “Running Trophy for the State/UT which has Implemented Best […]

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Odisha to roll out 600 E-Buses for green mobility soon

Bhubaneswar, September 5: Odisha is all set to give a major boost to eco-friendly public transport with the introduction of 600 new electric buses, announced Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra here on Friday. “The state requires around 1,000 e-buses to meet its growing demand. Of these, 200 will be procured by […]

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Odisha: CRUT goes live on ONDC platform for digital ticketing to improve Mo Bus passenger experience

Bhubaneswar, November 12: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) is now registered as a digital ticketing seller on the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) platform thereby marking a significant milestone in CRUT’s ongoing commitment to innovation and improving the commuting experience for passengers. The first ticket was generated in the presence of Housing and […]

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‘Drunk’ Mo Bus driver, conductor terminated by CRUT 

Bhubaneswar, November 8: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has terminated Mo Bus a driver and a conductor after they were found to be under the influence of alcohol, said an official release on Friday. On Thursday night, during a random checking by the enforcement team, both of them were found to be intoxicated while […]

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After two months, Mo Cycle to resume service in Bhubaneswar from Monday

Bhubaneswar: The Mo Cycle run by Capital Region Urban Transport (Crut) on Saturday decided to resume its operation from Monday after a gap of nearly two months since nationwide lockdown was imposed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Cycle enthusiasts will get free ride till June 30. “The service will be free till June 30. […]

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Arun Bothra takes charge as Capital Region Urban Transport MD

Bhubaneswar: Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and Crime Branch CID Inspector General (IG) Arun Bothra on Thursday took over as the new Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) Managing Director. The State Government on Saturday appointed the 1996-batch Odisha cadre IPS officer as the new CRUT MD. He will act as CRUT MD in addition […]

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“Mo Bus” ridership crosses 60K mark

Bhubaneswar: The “Mo Bus” service has achieved a consistent ridership of 60,000 passengers in a day by connecting 22 major routes in Bhubaneswar, Khurda and Cuttack regions. In order to ensure a complete transformation of the urban public transport scenario in the capital city of Bhubaneswar and its hinterland through use of smart technology, service […]

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Mo Bus drivers, conductors to become ‘Mobility Ambassador’ of Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) along with the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) and Tata Community Initiative Trust (TCIT) has initiated an ambitious journey to transform the drivers and conductors of the ‘Mo Bus’ into iconic ‘mobility ambassadors’ of Bhubaneswar. The initiative is envisaged to be benchmarked with the iconic Black Cab of […]

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