Dhaka Nagar Paribahan, the bus franchise system, will start operating 50 buses on the Ghatarchar-Kanchpur route from December 26.
The 21km-route will cover areas including Bosila, Mohammadpur, Elephant Road, Shahbagh, Paltan and Motijheel.
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh made the announcement during a press briefing at the DSCC Nagar Bhaban following the 20th meeting of the Bus Route Rationalisation Committee on Sunday.
“Dhaka Nagar Paribahan will start its official journey with 30 BRTC buses and 20 Trans-Silva buses on December 26. The buses on the Ghatarchar-Kanchpur route will be green in colour. Soon, a total of 100 buses will run on this route,” said Mayor Taposh.
“From day one, e-ticketing system would be introduced for the buses on this route,” said Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam, another member of the committee.
All bus driver and staff will wear specific clothing and visible identity card. Only buses which have registration and route permit will be able to operate on this route, he added.
