UP News: Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has taken a major decision in view of the dense fog in the state. As per the decision, the roadways buses will not operate from 8 pm to 8 am.
In the last three days, horrific road accidents because of fog were reported in many districts of the state. More than a dozen people have died. On Monday itself, 12 vehicles collided simultaneously in Hapur. Buses also collided on the expressway.
Officers to be posted at bus stands
“Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses will not operate from 8 pm to 8 am (or till fog is clear),in view of fog conditions in the state. Regional/Assistant Regional Managers will be on duty at bus stations from 8 pm to 12 am to monitor fog condition,” news agency ANI quoted UPSRTC as saying.
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Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses will not operate from 8 pm to 8 am (or till fog is clear),in view of fog conditions in the state. Regional/Assistant Regional Managers will be on duty at bus stations from 8 pm to 12 am to monitor fog condition: UPSRTC
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) December 20, 2022
Order issued for all the depots of the state
According to the circular issued by the State Transport Corporation, this decision has been taken in view of the accidents due to fog in the state. It has been said by the Roadways Department that the operation of buses has been stopped at night due to fog. This arrangement has been made considering the present. Further decisions will be taken keeping in view the weather in the coming days.
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Accidents happened in seven districts in a single day
As many as 12 people died in different accidents in the state on Sunday and Monday. While more than 70 people were seriously injured. These accidents took place in Noida, Hapur, Auraiya, Mainpuri, Kanpur Dehat, Kannauj, Unnao and Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. Dense fog was the reason behind all the accidents.
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