KSRTC mulling to introduce UPI payments in its buses
Bengaluru: According to a The New Indian Express report, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation which is exploring cashless payments alternatives, is determined to introduce UPI-based payments systems in its buses in a bid to enhance the convenience for its passengers.
Meanwhile, the Northwest Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) has initiated UPI-based payments to streamline the ticket purchasing process, on a pilot basis program, with the potential of extending this service to all KSRTC buses after exploring various alternatives.
The pilot run of the programme was kickstarted on Friday (September 01), enabling passengers to scan the QR code and make payments.
Meanwhile, quoting a statement of KSRTC MD Anbu Kumar, The New Indian Express wrote, “ We are studying the options. NWKRTC has already started the UPI payment option on a pilot basis. We will learn from their experience and then decide on introducing the same with KSRTC.”
Although there has been a great demand from the public for bus corporations to introduce UPI-based payment options to improve the travel experience, implementation of the same was hindered owing to issues such as low internet connectivity and technical errors.
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Goa to have uniform colour code for government buildings, it won’t be saffron: CM Sawant
Panaji (PTI): Goa will soon have a uniform colour code for government buildings in the coastal state to improve their visual appeal, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said.
“To improve the visual appeal of government buildings, I propose to paint all government buildings with a uniform colour code,” he said.
When interrupted by the Opposition, the CM of the BJP-ruled state quipped that the colour won’t be "saffron".
He also said that the structural audit of all state government buildings would be done.
“The structural audit of government buildings has already been taken up. Based on the outcome of the detailed consultancy report, remedial measures (to strengthen the structures) will be undertaken on a fast track mode,” he said.
In the budget, the government has also proposed to take up the structural audit of all heritage buildings in the state, followed by the "restoration of all heritage buildings as per need".
The budget has proposed an allocation of Rs 273 crore for the construction of new government buildings, and maintenance and repairs of old structures.
“The repair work of South Goa’s Old Collectorate and Police Headquarters buildings has already begun,” he said.
The chief minister also proposed various eco-friendly initiatives, including vertical gardens to tackle heat islands in urban areas.
Sawant said that a new policy on road engineering and design will be introduced to construct green corridors along major highways to improve aesthetics and public safety.
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