Srinagar: The Srinagar Smart City Limited’s bus service is now plying on the Puhroo-Nowgam route, drawing appreciation from locals, who have long awaited public transport on the stretch.
While residents welcomed the initiative, they have urged authorities to increase the number of buses to meet the growing demand.
Locals from the area have expressed gratitude for the initiative. “This bus service has brought great relief. It is affordable and saves us from the trouble of relying on costly private transport,” said a resident of Puhroo Nowgam.
Another commuter said, the service is a step in the right direction, but we request the authorities to deploy more buses, especially during peak hours when the rush is high.
Students and office-goers have echoed similar sentiments, saying that the service has improved connectivity but more frequency is needed. “Sometimes the buses are overcrowded. More buses on this route would help us a lot,” said Mubashir, a college student.
Officials from Smart City when contacted said that the service is operational on the Puhroo-Nowgam route. “We are monitoring the route closely, and necessary improvements will be made as per the feedback,” they said
