Archive · 24 May 2025
Panchkula DC Orders Action on Conductor Demanding Fare
Some students in Panchkula were wrongly asked to pay bus fares even though they had valid passes.
The local government official, the DC, heard about this and was not happy.
She told the bus company to replace the conductor who was doing this and to investigate the situation.
This happened during a special overnight visit where the official listened to problems from the public.
The official also recognized good students, congratulated teachers, and had information sessions about government programs, like solar energy.
A Haryana Roadways conductor demanded fares from students with valid bus passes.
DC Monika Gupta directed immediate action after receiving student complaints.
The DC instructed the GM to replace the conductor and ordered an inquiry.
Students also reported the conductor skipping stops, causing inconvenience.
The directive was given during an overnight stay program addressing public grievances.
- Who
- DC Monika Gupta instructed the GM of Haryana Roadways.
- What
- A Haryana Roadways conductor was demanding fares from students with valid bus passes.
- When
- The directive was given during an overnight stay program.
- Where
- Panchkula, specifically during an overnight stay at Govt Senior Secondary School in Mandhana village.
- Why
- Due to complaints from students about fare demands despite having valid bus passes.
- Key Official
- Monika Gupta, DC of Panchkula
- Offender
- Haryana Roadways conductor
- Victims
- Students with valid bus passes
- Incident
- Demanding fares from students with valid bus passes
- Action Taken
- Replacement of conductor and inquiry