300 buses to ferry students stuck in Prayagraj

TNN | Updated: Apr 28, 2020, 10:46 IST

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PRAYAGRAJ: On the directives of the state government, the district authorities on Monday announced that around 300 buses would be plied to send stranded students of coaching institutes in the city to their home towns.
District authorities said that students would be able to get buses for their respective districts in two phases. Under the first phase, buses for students willing to go to Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Pratapgarh, Kaushambi, Chitrakoot would be deployed at two different locations on Monday night (9 pm to 12 midnight) and Tuesday morning (8 am) These buses would be parked at three spots for departure to different destinations. Students have been advised to carry their college, school or institution’s Identity Cards to take seats in buses.
The authorities have also issued helpline numbers 0532-2641577 and 0532-2641578 and 7458825340. In second phase, buses would be plied for other districts on April 29.
Students have also been advised to wear masks and follow social distancing norms strictly.