Two months after the revival of public transportation in Leh, ARTO strives to create awareness about traffic rules and regulation among the drivers and conductors of Mazda union in Leh on May 12.

Khadim Hussain, Assistant Regional Transport Officer gave demonstration among the drivers and conductor of minibus plying in and around Leh about how to be polite, help passengers and follow the rules of traffic in order to minimize the traffic and accident.

He said, “Driver should stop the bus at the designated bus stop installed in different places only. The conductors should speak politely with the passenger and allot reserved seat to women and physically challenged person.”

Nima Namgyal, a minibus conductor said, “It is good that district administration has installed bus stop at different places. The passenger asks to stop after very short distance and loses temper if fails to stop since they are not aware and adapt to the rules of a bus stop in Leh. It will take time to understand but we are trying our best to follow every rule.”

M.S Raguvanchi, one of a passenger said, “I appreciate the revival of public transportation in Leh. As compare to taxi, the fare of public transport is cheaper and people are seen using it very happily.”

Khadim Hussain acted as a conductor in the bus running to Choglamsar and Skalzangling. He made people aware of the reserved seats and bus stop at certain places and advised the passengers to wait at the bus stop point only.