AC buses to all districts

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday launched air-conditioned deluxe bus services connecting different districts to the state capital. The state-owned Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) introduced 23 new AC deluxe buses to ply on 11 routes. The service will be provided to Phulbani, Rourkela, Bhawanipatna, Bhanjanagar, Rajgangpur (via Sundargarh), Raj Khariar (via Bolangir), Goumasihani (via Karnajia), and Burla (via Sambalpur). The AC buses offer free WiFi services and are equipped with mobile charging spots, CCTV cameras and vehicle tracking devices for real-time monitoring. The tickets can be booked online from the official website of OSRTC.