The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is set to launch its highly anticipated air-conditioned (AC) bus service in the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor this Sunday (Dec 15).

The inauguration ceremony will be held at Shibbari.

Transport Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan will be chair the inauguration event, said an official media release today.

Primarily, a total 10 AC buses will operate under BRTC along the BRT lane, covering a route of 42.5 kilometres.

The route stretches from Shibbari 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 Shibbari and the Airport has been set at Tk70, while the journey from Shibbari to Gulistan will cost Tk140.

The number of buses will be increased in response to passenger demand and the full readiness of stations along the route.

BDST: 1909 HRS, DEC 14, 2024
MN/SMS