Himachal Pradeshchef ministerJai Ram Thkaur said that the was aware of the hardships faced by private transporters, and therefore has provided several concessions to them. This was stated by the CM while addressing the Samman Samaroh of Himachal Pradesh Private Bus Operators Union at Dargola inShahpur Vidhan Sabhaarea ofKangradistrict.
He said that the state government has approved Swarna JayantiGram Swarozgar Transport Schemeto promote low-cost transport operations in rural areas. Under this scheme, unemployed youth would be given permits for buses upto 18 seater at concessional tax rates and as many as 107 routes have been identified under this scheme.