Free toilets at bus ports in Gujarat after March 2024

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government announced today that toilets at all bus ports and adjacent areas will be made free of charge. While this decision benefits the public, it will result in a monthly revenue loss of Rs. 10 lakhs for the state government, which was previously earned from pay-and-use toilets.

The implementation of this decision to provide free toilets at all bus ports in Gujarat will commence after the month of March. Notices will be served to pay-and-use contractors for all bus ports in Gujarat by March, after which the toilets will be accessible without charge.

Recognizing the extensive travel undertaken by people in Gujarat using ST buses, the government has decided to station a Janitor (cleaner) 24 hours a day at each bus stand. The ST department has launched the cleanliness drive today, aiming to improve ST bus services beyond luxury buses. More than 550 elected representatives, including 125 bus stand elected members across Gujarat, have joined the campaign for station cleaning.

Additionally, the decision has been made to introduce 200 new buses every month, totaling 2,000 new buses within ten months to enhance convenience for the public. Notably, 262 bus stands accommodate a large number of passengers. Immediate arrangements will be made for toilet facilities at these ports if they are lacking.

Furthermore, measures will be taken to discourage passengers from spitting tobacco, with instructions given to driver-conductors. DeshGujarat