GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has declared concession on ropeway fare for college students from North Guwahati studying in colleges on the south bank in view of the prevailing flood-like situation.
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As notified by GMDA on June 17, this order is effective immediately. Students presenting a valid ID card can avail a 50 per cent discount on travel fares for the Guwahati ropeway over the Brahmaputra river. This concession will be available for the next 30 days.
“In view of the current flood-like situation, all college going students from North Guwahati, attending college on the south bank, upon presenting a valid ID card can avail 50% concession on travel fares for the Guwahati Ropeway for next 30 (Thirty) days. This order shall come into force with immediate effect,” the notice read.