Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024: PM Modi Announces 1,000 Modern Facilities For Highway Drivers, Prioritizing Their Travel Conditions
Recognizing this, the government is formulating a comprehensive scheme to develop modern infrastructure, including buildings with provisions for food, clean drinking water, toilets, parking, and rest areas on all national highways.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that the government is actively working on a novel scheme aimed at providing modern facilities for truck and taxi drivers along national highways. In the inaugural phase, the plan involves constructing 1,000 centers equipped with amenities such as resting areas, toilets, and drinking water for drivers, addressing a crucial need in the mobility sector.
Speaking at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, PM Modi highlighted the significant role played by drivers in the industry and the challenges they face. Long hours on the road without proper rest facilities contribute to their hardships, potentially leading to accidents. Recognizing this, the government is formulating a comprehensive scheme to develop modern infrastructure, including buildings with provisions for food, clean drinking water, toilets, parking, and rest areas on all national highways.
