UP government to start helicopter taxi service for tourists

The Uttar Pradesh government has intensified the preparations to connect the tourist places of the state through helicopter taxi service. Soon after this heli taxi can start between Agra and Mathura. After this you can travel by helicopter between Agra and Mathura Tourist Places.

Government invited bids for construction and operation

The Uttar Pradesh government has invited tenders for the construction, operation and maintenance of heliports in Mathura and Agra. In this regard, the government has issued a notification and said that the Pre-Bid will be held on May 31 at 12 noon at the office of the Tourism Department, Lucknow, while the date for submission of RFQs has been fixed as June 23.

Helipad will be started on PPP model

According to the notification issued by the Uttar Pradesh government, Mathura and Agra helipads will be constructed on PPP (Public-Private Partnership) basis. The lowest bidder will be given the operation and maintenance work, besides construction of the helipad.

Companies can apply through this website

Applications for Request for Qualifications (RFQs) can be submitted online at http://etender.up.nic.in along with requisite fee till 2 PM on 23rd June. Information regarding any changes in the tender (if any) will be given on the website http://etender.up.nic.in and uptourism.gov.in.

Agra to Mathura journey will be completed in minutes

After the introduction of helicopter taxi, the journey between Agra and Mathura will be completed in minutes and tourists can visit many places in a day. Along with this, tourism will get a boost. Let us tell you that before this, the tourism department has used helicopters for Govardhan Parikrama and tourists who could not walk, traveled by helicopter.