CRUT honoured with Smart Solution Challenge and Inclusive Cities Award 2022

Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has been honoured with the Smart Solution Challenge and Inclusive Cities Award-2022 for its innovative, inclusive and safe public transport in the State.

By reducing personal vehicle usage and using government provided public transport services of Mo Bus has resulted in improving consistent traffic problems in the capital region. With the introduction of E-Rickshaws in the city that are spearheaded by women, transgender and socially disadvantaged people, CRUT has taken a step forward in enhancing the Gender and Social Inclusivity in the mobility sector of the Capital Region of Odisha.

CRUT is the only public sector transit agency to provide 50% concession on Mo Bus fare to senior citizens. There are also several slabs in which concessions are provided to differently abled people and their companions.

“Commuters who have chosen Mo Bus, have helped CRUT in bagging this recognition. CRUT through its various initiatives have ensured that its services are highly inclusive and user-friendly across all gender age and ability groups. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the State Government for its unwavering support which has led to the services of CRUT becoming the mobility lifeline of the Capital Region of Odisha,” said Vijay Amruta Kulange, MD, CRUT.

Expressing her happiness, Dipti Mahapatro, GM (P & A) said, “CRUT is always working to provide passengers with a better and safer travel experience. This award is a matter of pride for the entire State. Now Mo Bus service has become a part of people’s daily life. We are grateful to the State Government and every passenger for the trust in Mo Bus. This has been achieved due to the hard work and dedication of every member of the team who work tirelessly to provide excellent service at all times, especially our Sarathis who came forward and joined our crew.”