Patiala, April 28 -- The Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) has launched its intra-state Volvo bus service, providing a significant relief for local travellers. The service debuted on the Chandigarh-Bathinda route.

For over a decade, private operators have dominated this route. Until now, PRTC limited its Volvo service to Delhi ISBT and the airport.

Confirming the development, Amanvir Singh Tiwana, general manager, PRTC, said, "We have started a Volvo bus service on the Chandigarh-Bathinda route. So far, we have introduced only one Volvo bus, but the number may increase in the coming days."

He said the one-way fare for the Chandigarh-Bathinda Volvo bus has been fixed at Rs.675, which is lower than what private operators are curren...