Chandigarh, Haryana Minister of State for Transport Asim Goyal on Tuesday announced that the bus pass facility for students of government and recognized educational institutions in the state has been extended from 60 km to 150 km for journeys up to 150 km.
He said that concessional bus passes will be issued to students of all those schools, colleges or institutions in Haryana which are recognized by the state government or affiliated with any university or board in the state.
Goyal said the transport department will issue bus passes for a maximum distance of 150 kilometers from the educational institution. Earlier it was limited to only 60 km.
"These bus passes will be issued on a half-yearly basis on the recommendation of the school/college or institute authorities," he said in a statement.
According to a letter issued by the transport department, any school, college or institute who wants to obtain bus passes for their students should submit the list of students along with the recognition/affiliation certificate of their institute to the roadways depot of their area. Attested copy must be provided.
It says, "This certificate should be issued by a competent authority. After verification, bus passes will be issued as per the list provided by the general manager of the depot or an appointed officer."
The letter also mentioned that the design/format of the bus pass will remain the same, although the color may be changed for easy identification.
He said that concessional bus passes will be issued to students of all those schools, colleges or institutions in Haryana which are recognized by the state government or affiliated with any university or board in the state.
Goyal said the transport department will issue bus passes for a maximum distance of 150 kilometers from the educational institution. Earlier it was limited to only 60 km.
"These bus passes will be issued on a half-yearly basis on the recommendation of the school/college or institute authorities," he said in a statement.
According to a letter issued by the transport department, any school, college or institute who wants to obtain bus passes for their students should submit the list of students along with the recognition/affiliation certificate of their institute to the roadways depot of their area. Attested copy must be provided.
It says, "This certificate should be issued by a competent authority. After verification, bus passes will be issued as per the list provided by the general manager of the depot or an appointed officer."
The letter also mentioned that the design/format of the bus pass will remain the same, although the color may be changed for easy identification.
