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Ludhiana: Relief for travellers as Volvo bus service to Delhi airport resumes

The service, which had been suspended earlier due to stringent air quality measures, has now been restored after the Supreme Court approved easing of restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan

The resumption of the service has provided relief to passengers. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 1.5-year stalemate ends as NHAI begins flyover repair in city

The repair work was delayed as officials of the National Highways Authority of India and the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation had jurisdictional issue related to the flyover at the Amar Shaheed Sukhdev inter-bus terminus

The flyover located near the bus fare collection centre is dotted by various potholes and loose gravel, posing risks to vehicles. (HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 06, 2024 10:41 PM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

Punjab Roadways suspends Volvo service after Delhi’s emission ban

This suspension has left many passengers, especially those relying on the Volvo buses direct route to the airport, hassled

Punjab Roadways is using the outdated BS-IV model, which fails the new standards set for the National Capital Territory. (Manish/HT)

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Published on Nov 22, 2024 10:03 PM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Punjab Roadways’ contractual staff protests against transport department over unmet demands

Union secretary Harsharan Singh voiced the frustration of employees across the state, accusing the transport department officials of stalling on promises and ignoring agreements reached in previous meetings with the union

Punjab Roadways/Punbus/PRTC contractual workers protesting over unmet demands in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 15, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Locals, commuters irked by garbage dump near bus stand

MC Zone D chief sanitary inspector Gurinder Singh said this is a secondary garbage site allocated by MC.

The waste dump near Ludhiana bus stand. (Manish/Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Nov 03, 2024 05:34 AM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Commuters hassled as PRTC contractual staff halt services for 2 hours

The stir at Ludhiana depot was part of a statewide stir over the union’s long-standing demands, including regularising 8,000 contractual workers, eliminating the contractor system and ensuring equal pay for equal work

Contractual workers during the strike at Ludhiana depot on Wednesday. (Manish/HT)

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Updated on Oct 24, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Transport minister to meet roadways unions over pending demands on October 22

At a meeting of unions held on Saturday in Ludhiana, leaders, including Resham Singh Gill and Harminder Singh, reiterated that though the chief minister had previously assured a resolution by July 2024, no concrete steps have been taken

Transport minister Laljit Singh Bhullar. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 20, 2024 06:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

At ₹65L per month, Ludhiana ISBT revenue exceeds target: Roadways official

Punjab Roadways general manager Navraj Batish said Punjab Roadways is temporarily managing the city bus stand under the build, operate, and transfer model until an eligible private contractor is found to take over the responsibility

In December 2022, the previous private contractor LYR Group of Companies of Ludhiana Interstate Bus Stand found defaulting on license fees amounting to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>35 lakh per month leading to its termination. (HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 18, 2024 10:14 PM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

Ludhiana bus stand: Lack of basic amenities in waiting rooms irks passengers

The conditions of these waiting rooms are lamentable where the spittle-stained walls, missing fans and unbearable stench keep the passengers at bay from accessing them

A view of poor conditions of waiting rooms at bus stand in Ludhiana a on Thursday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Published on Sep 05, 2024 10:29 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Roadways employees halt operations for two hours over new timetable

Confusion created at bus stand as new timetable was released for166 buses operating on Ludhiana-Malerkotla- Sangrur route

Punjab Roadways staff staged a two-hour strike opposing the new timetable, which favors PRTC and private buses with extended stoppage times in Ludhiana (HT Photo)

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Published on Aug 31, 2024 10:53 PM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

No e-payment facility in state-owned buses a hassle for commuters, conductors

The lack of digital payment facilities in the state-owned buses, Punjab Roadways and PEPSU Road Transport Corporation (PRTC), has become a hassle for the commuters and conductors alike.

A conductor issuing a ticket using electronic ticket machine at Bus Stand in Ludhiana. (Manish/HT)

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Published on Aug 14, 2024 10:11 PM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Roadways’ contractual employees protest, demand regularisation

Punjab Roadways contractual employees demand regularisation in gate rally led by PUNBUS State Transport Workers’ Union, alleging unfulfilled promises by government.

Roadways’ contractual employees take out a gate rally at depot in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 01, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Punjab buses resume services to Chandigarh

Some CTU buses heading towards Punjab and Himachal Pradesh were also stopped in the morning on Wednesday, but were allowed to resume journey in the afternoon

Hassled commuters after the Punjab Roadways union workers halted CTU buses in Phase 6, Mohali, on Wednesday morning. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2024 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Farmers’ Bharat Bandh call leaves commuters stranded as buses stay off roads in Punjab

Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers’ Union are supporting the SKM’s bandh call. During the day, farmers held demonstrations at many places across Punjab under the banner of the SKM.

Members of the trade union and Saunkat Kisan Morcha during a protest in Bathinda on Friday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Feb 17, 2024 07:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Chandigarh/jalandhar/bathinda/amritsar

Bharat Bandh: 3,000 government buses to stay off roads today in Punjab

The law, under Section 106(2)BNS, proposes stringent penalties, including a 10-year jail term and a fine of ₹7 lakh, for drivers involved in hit-and-run accidents

In addition to showing solidarity with the nationwide Bharat Bandh call, the Punjab government bus drivers and conductors demand better security and facilities. (HT File)

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Updated on Feb 16, 2024 05:10 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Govt buses ferry attendees for AAP event, commuters left in lurch

Officials at the bus stand revealed that Punjab Roadways, with a fleet of 114 buses, deployed 80 buses on various routes to transport AAP leaders to the event

Passengers waiting at the bus in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Gurpreet Singh//HT)

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Updated on Feb 11, 2024 06:04 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana passengers suffer as government buses sent to ferry attendees at AAP event

The massive mobilisation, directed by the state’s transport department, resulted in disruptions to approximately 60% bus services at the Ludhiana bus stan

Passengers were forced to wait for hours and travel in crowded private buses at the Ludhiana bus stand. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Updated on Nov 28, 2023 05:38 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Punjab Roadways bus mows down woman to death in Ludhiana

The woman was riding pillion on bike driven by one of her tenants and was returning from civil hospital after seeing a doctor when the bus hit the bike

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Updated on Nov 11, 2023 07:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Passengers stranded as government buses used to ferry AAP workers

The state’s transport department has issued letters to all Punjab Roadways and PRTC depots to provide buses for the Patiala rally

Passengers swarm ISBT looking to board Punjab roadways and PRTC buses in Ludhiana on Monday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Updated on Oct 03, 2023 05:08 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Roadways, Pepsu contractual workers’ strike: 2,500 buses go off Punjab roads, commuters hit

8,200 contractual and outsourced employees of the Punjab Roadways and the Pepsu Road Transportation Corporation called off their strike following a meeting with the state’s transport minister

Passengers face problems as they wait for buses after a strike of contractual employees of the Punjab Roadways and Pepsu on their various demands, at a bus terminal in Patiala on Wednesday. (ANI)

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Published on Sep 21, 2023 12:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Jalandhar/chandigarh/bathinda

Punjab Roadways, PRTC contractual staff on indefinite strike for pay hike

Passengers bear the brunt as nearly 2,500 buses of Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transportation Corporation were off road

Contractual employees of the Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transportation Corporation protesting against the state government at Bathinda bus stand on Wednesday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Sep 20, 2023 02:19 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India

Workers of Punjab Roadways, PRTC to protest from September 20

The Punjab Roadways and PRTC Contractual Workers’ Union said that they would start their protest from Ludhiana and then hold a sit-in in front of the residence of Punjab chief minister in Chandigarh

The member of the Punjab Roadways and PRTC Contract Workers’ Union during a meeting in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 17, 2023 11:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Mullanpur Dakha: Govt buses’ changed route irks residents

Affected passengers voiced their concerns over the sudden change in bus routes, highlighting that they were being forced to rely on private buses for their daily commute, which has also resulted in an increased financial burden

As frustrations escalate, the matter has been brought to the attention of chief minister Bhagwant Mann. (HT File)

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Updated on Aug 28, 2023 12:03 AM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan

Harrowing time for passengers in Punjab as 3,000 govt buses stay off roads

Seeking regularisation, PRTC, Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS contractual staff go on strike; return to work after written assurance from govt

Contractual employees of Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC), Punjab Roadways and PUNBUS stage a protest in Bathinda on Tuesday. (HT photo)

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Updated on Jun 28, 2023 06:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Jalandhar/bathinda/amritsar/sangrur

Day 1 of contractual employees’ strike throws bus services out of gear in Punjab

Punjab Roadways and PRTC Contractual Employees Union calls for closing bus stands for two hours on Wednesday

A crowded Bathinda bus stand on the first day of the strike of contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) on Tuesday. (Sanjeev Kumar/Ht)

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Updated on Jun 27, 2023 03:44 PM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh

Punjab: Passengers bear brunt of roadways, PRTC union strike

With buses off road due to strike by contractual workers of Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transportation Corporation, stranded commuters struggle to reach destinations

Contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transportation Corporation protesting at Bathinda bus stand on Tuesday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Jun 27, 2023 01:36 PM IST

ByHarmandeep Singh

PUNBUS bus fleet to be merged with Punjab Roadways

Punjab government merges debt-free buses of PUNBUS with Punjab Roadways, resulting in a fleet of 790 buses after merging around 587 buses.

After merging around 587 buses of PUNBUS, the Punjab Roadways will have a fleet of 790 buses. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on May 18, 2023 08:53 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Total bandh in Congress-ruled Punjab in solidarity with farmers’ protesting against three farm laws

Punjab Roadways suspends operations as chakka jam underway from 11am to 3pm

Shops on Heritage Street leading to the Golden Temple in Amritsar remained closed on Tuesday in support of the Bharat Bandh call given by farmers protesting the Centre’s new farm laws.(Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Updated on Dec 08, 2020 11:54 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Amritsar | ByHT Correspondents

Farm bills: Ludhiana passengers left in the lurch as Punjab Roadways staff stage strike

They protested from 12am to 1pm and raised slogans against the central government.

A traffic jam was caused after private bus operators had to park their buses outside the Amar Shaheed Sukhdev Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Ludhiana on Saturday.(Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Updated on Dec 06, 2020 12:34 AM IST

Hindustan Times/Ludhiana | ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Covid-19 outbreak: Buses sanitised at Ludhiana bus terminal

Operators have reported an 80% loss in earnings as people are avoiding non-essential travel as a precautionary measure

A worker sanitising a bus at the ISBT in Ludhiana on Thursday.(Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Updated on Mar 19, 2020 08:05 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

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The service, which had been suspended earlier due to stringent air quality measures, has now been restored after the Supreme Court approved easing of restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan

The repair work was delayed as officials of the National Highways Authority of India and the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation had jurisdictional issue related to the flyover at the Amar Shaheed Sukhdev inter-bus terminus

This suspension has left many passengers, especially those relying on the Volvo buses direct route to the airport, hassled

Union secretary Harsharan Singh voiced the frustration of employees across the state, accusing the transport department officials of stalling on promises and ignoring agreements reached in previous meetings with the union

MC Zone D chief sanitary inspector Gurinder Singh said this is a secondary garbage site allocated by MC.

The stir at Ludhiana depot was part of a statewide stir over the union’s long-standing demands, including regularising 8,000 contractual workers, eliminating the contractor system and ensuring equal pay for equal work

At a meeting of unions held on Saturday in Ludhiana, leaders, including Resham Singh Gill and Harminder Singh, reiterated that though the chief minister had previously assured a resolution by July 2024, no concrete steps have been taken

Punjab Roadways general manager Navraj Batish said Punjab Roadways is temporarily managing the city bus stand under the build, operate, and transfer model until an eligible private contractor is found to take over the responsibility

The conditions of these waiting rooms are lamentable where the spittle-stained walls, missing fans and unbearable stench keep the passengers at bay from accessing them

Confusion created at bus stand as new timetable was released for166 buses operating on Ludhiana-Malerkotla- Sangrur route

The lack of digital payment facilities in the state-owned buses, Punjab Roadways and PEPSU Road Transport Corporation (PRTC), has become a hassle for the commuters and conductors alike.

Punjab Roadways contractual employees demand regularisation in gate rally led by PUNBUS State Transport Workers’ Union, alleging unfulfilled promises by government.

Some CTU buses heading towards Punjab and Himachal Pradesh were also stopped in the morning on Wednesday, but were allowed to resume journey in the afternoon

Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers’ Union are supporting the SKM’s bandh call. During the day, farmers held demonstrations at many places across Punjab under the banner of the SKM.

The law, under Section 106(2)BNS, proposes stringent penalties, including a 10-year jail term and a fine of ₹7 lakh, for drivers involved in hit-and-run accidents

Officials at the bus stand revealed that Punjab Roadways, with a fleet of 114 buses, deployed 80 buses on various routes to transport AAP leaders to the event

The massive mobilisation, directed by the state’s transport department, resulted in disruptions to approximately 60% bus services at the Ludhiana bus stan

The woman was riding pillion on bike driven by one of her tenants and was returning from civil hospital after seeing a doctor when the bus hit the bike

The state’s transport department has issued letters to all Punjab Roadways and PRTC depots to provide buses for the Patiala rally

8,200 contractual and outsourced employees of the Punjab Roadways and the Pepsu Road Transportation Corporation called off their strike following a meeting with the state’s transport minister

Passengers bear the brunt as nearly 2,500 buses of Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transportation Corporation were off road

The Punjab Roadways and PRTC Contractual Workers’ Union said that they would start their protest from Ludhiana and then hold a sit-in in front of the residence of Punjab chief minister in Chandigarh

Affected passengers voiced their concerns over the sudden change in bus routes, highlighting that they were being forced to rely on private buses for their daily commute, which has also resulted in an increased financial burden

Seeking regularisation, PRTC, Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS contractual staff go on strike; return to work after written assurance from govt

Punjab Roadways and PRTC Contractual Employees Union calls for closing bus stands for two hours on Wednesday

With buses off road due to strike by contractual workers of Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transportation Corporation, stranded commuters struggle to reach destinations

Punjab government merges debt-free buses of PUNBUS with Punjab Roadways, resulting in a fleet of 790 buses after merging around 587 buses.

Punjab Roadways suspends operations as chakka jam underway from 11am to 3pm

They protested from 12am to 1pm and raised slogans against the central government.

Operators have reported an 80% loss in earnings as people are avoiding non-essential travel as a precautionary measure

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