Bhubaneswar, Jan. 21 -- In an attempt to ensure women's safety and inclusive employment, the Odisha Government has decided to induct women drivers in the government's flagship AMA Bus Service.
The State-run Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) rolled out its new buses under the brand name of Ama Bus on November 6, 2018 to provide reliable and safe transportation connecting neighbourhoods.
State's Housing and Urban Development Minister Krishna Chandra Mohapatra, chairing a high-level review meeting on the performance and operations of the Bus Service, informed that 20 women candidates from CRUT will be sent to Pune on January 31 for specialised e-bus driving training.
Emphasising passenger safety, Mahapatra noted that alcohol consumption...