Punjab government launches new bus routes for better connectivity

In a significant move to enhance transportation facilities for the residents of Lehragaga constituency, Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal flagged off buses on two new routes from the Lehragaga Bus Stand on Sunday.

This initiative, taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aims to provide much-needed relief to passengers.

Addressing the gathering, Cabinet Minister Goyal highlighted the challenges faced by traders and locals traveling from Lehragaga to Hoshiarpur due to the absence of a direct bus service. “From now onwards, a bus will depart daily from Lehragaga Bus Stand at 6:45 AM, traveling via Sunam, Sangrur, and Ludhiana, and reaching Hoshiarpur by afternoon. The return journey will begin from Hoshiarpur at 2:37 PM. The passengers traveling on this 422-kilometer route will experience significant relief with this new service,” he stated.

He further announced the launch of another bus service for passengers commuting between Moonak and Khanauri, a route where students, in particular, faced difficulties due to the lack of government transport. “Now, this problem has been permanently resolved,” he assured.

Expressing gratitude towards Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, and PRTC Chairman Ranjodh Singh Hadana, Goyal criticized previous governments for neglecting rural development needs. “While previous governments ignored demands for better transport and other public amenities, the Punjab government led by the Aam Aadmi Party has initiated a wave of development projects across villages and cities, ensuring there is no shortage of development work anywhere in Punjab,” he said.

Several prominent personalities attended the event, including Gaurav Goyal, Market Committee Chairman Sheeshpal Anand, PA Rakesh Kumar Gupta, retired teacher Ramesh Kumar, Commission Agent Rakesh Kumar, Nand Lal, and Dr. Sethi.