MLA Dikho flags off MST Bus Service from Mao to Dimapur
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, February 21 2023:
L Dikho, MLA, 48-Mao Assembly Constituency flagged off the MST Bus Service from Mao to Dimapur via Peren along NH-129/A at Mao Gate on Monday.
Dr Nivedita Lairenlakpam, Director of Transport, Govt of Manipur stated that the MST service was introduced into the new route to ease the hiring charges of a private taxi to go to Dimapur.
Seeing the hardships the common people have been facing with sky rocketing fares, the service was introduced in public interest, she asserted yesterday.
Speaking as the chief guest, MLA L Dikho expressed gratitude to Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Transport Minister Khasim Vashum for the concern the State Govt has shown for people of the region where such facilities are needed most.
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Reportedly, the bus service is scheduled to operate from Mao to Dimapur on Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting from 6:30 am and from Dimapur to Mao on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Manipur Parking, Dimapur.
Stop points for the time being is reported to be at Maram, Tamphung and Peren.
The program was attended by DTO Joseph Lamkang, Mao CSOs, Mao Town Committee, Mao youths and women organizations and village leaders.