PASIGHAT, Jan 3: Local MLA Kaling Moyong, today flagged off the Pasighat –Dibrugarh APST bus service, which will ply via Bogibeel  in the presence of large number of gathering in the morning here today  from Gandhi Chowk, Pasighat Bazar . DC East Siang Tamiyo Tatak also joined in the flagging off ceremony.
Moyong in his brief address to mark the occasion, said that the inauguration of Bogibeel Road cum Rail Bridge  by Prime Minister Narendra Modi  is a new year gift for the people of the eastern belt of Arunachal and Assam in particular and the region as a whole and has helped realize the long awaited dream of the people for smooth, quick and easy road travel to Dibrugarh and places on the other side of the bank.
He said bus service will greatly benefit patients, particularly the underprivileged sections, seeking medical treatment in Dibrugarh and also help in affordable travel for people of   Pasighat and East Siang traveling for educational and various purposes. Stressing on importance of public transport in providing affordable and easy travel for the general public, the MLA also appreciated the dedicated efforts of the officials and staff of APSTS department of Pasighat led by Senior Station Superintendent, Kabit Ering.
Earlier, the MLA also greeted and interacted with the passengers of the Dibrugarh bound 44 seater APST bus on its inaugural service. As a goodwill gesture, Moyong also bore the fare of all the passengers.
Travelling a route of 160 Km, the daily bus service will leave  at 7 am  for Dibrugarh and return back at 1 pm.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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