Chandigarh admin Kataria hands over appointment letters to 97 new CTU bus drivers: ‘Guardian of city’s speed, passenger safety and punctuality’

The Administrator stated that punctuality is every driver’s first duty. Running buses on time and reaching their destinations is not only an administrative discipline, but it is also directly linked to the lives of passengers. He stated that courtesy and polite behaviour towards passengers should be a hallmark of a driver, as it is their conduct that instils confidence in the transport service. He added that buses should only stop at their designated stops, as this discipline not only streamlines traffic flow but is also essential for safety.

Kataria stated that passengers are the real customers, and customers are like God. It is every driver’s responsibility to care for them and ensure their safety. He also emphasised that drivers must also be safe, as their own safety is the foundation for the safety of passengers.

Recalling the historic journey of the CTU, he said that starting with only 30 buses in 1966, the organisation today boasts a fleet of 657 buses, serving the Tricity as well as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Over the past few years, the CTU has made significant progress in strengthening its fleet, incorporating electric buses, and improving passenger amenities. Furthermore, national awards have proven that the CTU is emerging as a model public transport organisation in the country.