BRTC launches AC bus service in BRT corridor

The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has launched its much-awaited AC bus service in the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor.

Road Transport and Bridges Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan inaugurated the service at Gazipur’s Shibbari around 8:30am on Sunday (December 15).

Initially, 10 AC buses will operate along the BRT lane, covering a route of 42.5 kilometres. The route stretches from Shib Bari BRT terminal in Gazipur to the Airport, spanning 20.5 kilometres, and 22 kilometres from the Airport to Gulistan. The fare from Shib Bari and the Airport has been set at Tk70, while from Shibbari to Gulistan will cost Tk140.

The number of buses will be increased in response to passenger demand. The government seeks the cooperation of all stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the AC bus service in the BRT corridor.