Lucknow City Transport Services Explained

Lucknow City Transport Services Limited
Former Name:Lucknow Mahanagar Parivahan Sewa
Type:Autonomous State-owned enterprise
Founded:2005
Hq Location:Triloki Nath Marg, Lucknow
Key People:Pallav Kumar Bose, MD
Fleet:190
Parent:Lucknow Municipal Corporation

Lucknow City Transport Services Limited (LCTSL) is an urban bus service of UPSRTC which operates in the urban areas of Lucknow, India.

History

Lucknow City Transport Services Limited, popularly known as City Bus Service, was established to cater to the increasing needs of commuters. The service started in October 2005, when 100 buses were introduced. In 2010, a new fleet of Buses including low floor buses was introduced. It is part of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission.

Organization

Lucknow City Transport Services Limited headquarters are at Triloki Nath Marg. Its four depots are Gomti Nagar, Charbagh, Amausi, and Dubagga. The larger buses are parked in Gomti Nagar and Charbagh, and the mini buses are parked in Dubagga and Amausi.The terminals are at Gudamba, Virajkhand, Alambagh, Scooter India, Engineering college, B.B.D., Pasi Qila, Charbagh, Andhe ki Chowki, and Budheshwar Chowraha.[1] It has a total of 1500 employees.[2]

Fleet

The fleet currently consists of 190 buses which run on compressed natural gas (CNG) & Electric system.

Bus pass and discount travel

Regular commuters can take advantage of the Concessional Pass System. One trip each way per month is available for monthly pass holders. There are passes for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year periods. Passes can be produced for a specific route and can also be unlimited based on the commuter's needs.

Citizens falling under the following categories are permitted to travel for free incorporation buses.

1. Distinguished Citizens

Taxes and surcharges apply to co-passengers and reporters.

2. Citizens decorated with Bravery Award

3: Physically handicapped & blind[3] senior citizens and other adults will be valid for A/C and non-A/C buses.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Students' Academy. Lucknow- The City of Nawabs. Lulu.com. 9781257077311. 108, 109.
  2. Web site: Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation . upsrtc.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060115124236/http://www.upsrtc.com/citybus.htm . 2006-01-15.
  3. Web site: Traveler's Guide to Transport in India - Dhivehi Observer. 21 March 2021.