Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho flagging off the daily direct bus between Goa and Akkalkot in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, KTCL Chairman Ulhas Tuenkar, Vice Chairman Kritesh Gaonkar, Sancoale ZP Anita Thorat, Councillor Shami Salkar and others.
VASCO: The Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) launched a direct bus service between Goa and Akkalkot which was inaugurated by Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Thursday evening in Vasco, in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, KTCL Chairman Ulhas Tuenkar, Vice Chairman Kritesh Gaonkar, Sancoale ZP Anita Thorat, Councillor Shami Salkar and others.
Speaking at the event, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho emphasised KTCL’s commitment to serving the public. “KTCL has always risen to the occasion, whether it was during the COVID-19 pandemic or the ongoing St Francis Xavier Exposition. Today, we address the long-standing demand for a direct bus service between Goa and Akkalkot, a place of great devotion for many,” he said.
Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar expressed his gratitude and highlighted the importance of the new service. “This was a long-pending demand not just from Vasco but from across Goa. Devotees visiting Akkalkot to seek blessings from Swami Samarth Maharaj will greatly benefit. It is a divine coincidence that the service begins on the holy Thursday of Margashirsha, a day dedicated to Swami Samarth Maharaj in the Hindu calendar,” Salkar remarked.
KTCL Chairman and Navelim MLA Ulhas Tuenkar shared details about the swift launch of the service. “The bus arrived on Thursday morning, and its registration was completed immediately. Transport Minister Godinho directed us to launch the service without delay to fulfill the people’s long-pending demand. We are also preparing to launch services to other holy sites like Tirupati and Vailankanni,” Tuenkar said.
He further informed about KTCL’s efforts to support the ongoing St Francis Xavier Exposition.
“We have already deployed 30 new buses for the Exposition and received 50 more buses to cater to people’s demands across various locations.”