LUCKNOW, April 7 -- The state cabinet on Tuesday approved three proposals of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), including the development of 49 bus stations under the public-private partnership (PPP) model in the second phase.

UP transport minister Dayashankar Singh said the stations would be developed on the DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Transfer) model, with private players bringing in investment and operational expertise.

He said the cabinet also cleared proposals for providing free land for new bus stations at Narora in Bulandshahr, Tulsipur tehsil in Balrampur, and Sikandrarao tehsil in Hathras.

According to the minister, the upcoming bus stations will be equipped with modern passenger amenities...