Hitherto, students with concessional passes could avail bus services only on working days. Ashok said students with the passes will also be permitted to travel in Pushpak, Suvarna and JNNURM buses.
In another move that would benefit students whose academic year start post-July, bus passes will be issued for a full 10 months from the date of issue. Hitherto, bus passes were deemed to be valid for ten month starting from June.
Ashok said the State government will soon implement its promise of providing learner’s driving licence to students right on their campus.
Under the new system, RTO officers will hold license-issuance camps in select colleges at frequents intervals.
Licenses will be issued on the spot to those who pass the driving test.
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