CM Announces ₹4 Lakh Ex-Gratia After Ama Bus–Auto Collision in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the death of an auto-rickshaw driver in a collision involving an ‘Ama Bus’ near Rupali Chack in the city. Announcing an ex-gratia of ₹4 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the deceased’s family, the Chief Minister also wished a speedy recovery to the student injured in the accident.

Taking serious note of frequent accidents involving ‘Ama Bus’ services, Majhi directed the Transport Department to take corrective measures in coordination with the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT). He stressed the need for regular training programmes to enhance drivers’ skills, with special focus on their physical and mental well-being and fostering a more sensitive and responsible attitude while driving.

The Chief Minister further instructed the Commerce and Transport Department to constitute a special squad to conduct fitness checks of ‘Ama Buses’ and to review safety measures on a regular basis to prevent such incidents in future.