BRTC's 'Pink Bus Service' to be inaugurated in city Tuesday

The initiative to launch this special bus service has been taken as part of the implementation of the government's election manifesto.

One of the main features of this service is that the buses will be operated by women drivers and conductors, a press release said.

Through the service, steps have been taken to increase the participation of women in public transport and create a safe and comfortable environment for women passengers.

BRTC sources said the women's bus service operation activities will be inaugurated at the BRTC's Dhaka Truck Depot premises in Tejgaon here at 10 am tomorrow.

Senior officials of the relevant ministries and departments of the government will be present at the event.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam will be present as the chief guest at the inaugural event.

State Minister for Road Transport and Bridges Habibur Rashid and Road Transport and Highways Division Secretary Dr Mohammed Ziaul Haque will be present as special guests. BRTC Chairman Abdul Latif Mollah will preside over the event.

A large number of women of all walks of life travel in the capital's public transport every day. 

In initiatives to ease the everyday hassle, the launch of a separate bus service for women is being seen as an important step, the BRTC sources said.

It is expected that as a result of the launch of this new service by BRTC, female passengers will get the opportunity to travel with comparative comfort.

In addition, employment opportunities for women in the transport sector will increase by hiring female drivers and conductors, reports BSS.