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Chandigarh Hires Drivers, Some with Advanced Degrees

Chandigarh Hires Drivers, Some with Advanced Degrees
Engineers, postgrads among newly recruited bus drivers in Chandigarh · indianexpress.com

The Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) hired 97 new bus drivers.

Some of them have advanced degrees like MTech and postgraduate qualifications.

The UT Administrator gave them their job letters, saying it's a proud duty to serve the public.

The drivers need a basic certificate and a heavy vehicle license.

They also had to pass tests and medical exams.

The Administrator said drivers are like guardians of passengers' safety.

Key facts

Event
Appointment of new CTU bus drivers
Number of Drivers Appointed
97
Appointing Authority
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria
Education Level
MTech, BTech, and Postgraduate degrees
Minimum Qualification
Matric certificate and heavy vehicle license
Basic Pay
Rs 5,910 to Rs 20,200

Quotes

UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria

The person who handed over appointment letters to the new drivers.

“A bus driver is not just a driver, but a guardian of the city’s speed, passenger safety, and punctuality.”
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“The journey of every student, every worker, and every family can be safe and enjoyable only if the driver performs his or her duties with utmost devotion and dedication.”
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