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Now a long journey on the highway means not just stopping at a petrol pump, but also getting comfort, cleanliness, food, charging and safety – all at one place. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is busy changing the face of road travel through Wayside Facilities on national highways across the country.
In line with the government’s highway infrastructure vision BPCL It is developing such multi-facility highway stops, where drivers and passengers will get all those facilities, which till now were limited to cities.
What are wayside amenities?
One-stop solution on the highway
Where you can stop during your journey:
•refuel
•Can use clean toilets
•can eat hot food
•Can charge EV
•Can park the car safely
•To be able to rest for some time
• Less fatigue, safer journey.
Why is BPCL’s highway model special?
BPCL is developing its highway fuel stations as wayside amenities – where along with petrol and diesel:
•CNG and EV charging
•Hygienic washroom
•Food Court/Dhaba
•Driver Rest Zone
•Digital payment and security system
All available in one premises
BPCL’s Ghar model is also implemented at some places, which provides facilities like bathing, sleeping and basic medical assistance especially for truck drivers and long-route travelers.
•Not just convenience, but also security
•According to experts, a major reason for highway accidents is driver fatigue.
Facilities available on the way:
•Gives the driver a chance to rest on time
•Makes night traveling safe
•Makes long distance transportation more reliable
This is the reason why both the government and the industry are rapidly promoting this model.
Another step towards green energy
BPCL’s Wayside Amenities:
•EV charging points •CNG facility
Priority is being given so that highways also become a part of the clean energy transition.
Local will get a chance on the highway
Local products, food stalls and shops are also being given space in these facilities. This means that while travelling, passengers get the benefit of both local flavor and employment.