The government is set to introduce the much-sought AC bus service under the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) in the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor Sunday.
The inauguration ceremony will be held at Shib Bari.
Transport Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan will be chair the inauguration event, said an official media release on Saturday.
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Initially, 10 AC buses will operate under BRTC along the BRT lane, covering a route of 42.5 kilometres.
The route stretches from Shib Bari BRT terminal in Gazipur to the Airport, spanning 20.5 kilometres, and extends a further 22 kilometres from the Airport to Gulistan.
The fare for travel between Shib Bari and the Airport has been set at Tk 70, while the journey from Shibbari to Gulistan will cost Tk 140.
The number of buses will be increased in response to passenger demand and the full readiness of stations along the route.
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The government seeks the cooperation of all stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the AC bus service in the BRT corridor.
This service is expected to provide a comfortable and efficient transportation option for commuters while addressing growing traffic concerns in the region.