Siliguri, September 20, 2026 – The first edition of the Tourism Mobility & Road Safety Summit – TMRSS 2026, organized by the North Bengal Tourist Transport Operator’s Association (NBTTOA), concluded on a highly successful note today at Mainak Tourist Lodge, Siliguri, receiving overwhelming response from the tourism and transport fraternity.
Held under the theme “Tourism Mobility, Road Safety = A Safer Tomorrow” and the spirit of “Together for a Stronger & Safer Tourism Ecosystem”, the summit brought together policymakers, transport operators, tourism stakeholders, drivers, sponsors, and media on a single platform.
A Day That Started With Energy and Purpose
The day began at 7:45 AM with an enthusiastic assembly of members and guests, followed by the grand Tourism Destination Branding Rally, flagged off by the Hon’ble Minister at 8:00 AM. The rally, carrying the message of safe, responsible and sustainable tourism in North Bengal, the Hills and Dooars, traversed through the city and created huge awareness among the public.
The formal inauguration from 10:00 AM onwards was marked by Ganesh Vandana, Lighting of the Lamp and National Anthem, followed by felicitation of distinguished guests. The Welcome Address by the Secretary of NBTTOA and the Vision Presentation of NBTTOA outlined the association’s roadmap for organized, safe and professional tourist transport services in the region.
SARTHI – The Heart of the Summit
The highlight of TMRSS 2026 was SARTHI SAMMAN, where veteran and dedicated tourist drivers were felicitated for their years of safe driving and service to tourism. The moment was emotional and inspiring for the entire fraternity.
This was followed by the SARTHI Programme Presentation and a special Training Session on Road Safety & Tourist Mobility, which emphasized on driver behaviour, hill driving discipline, vehicle fitness, tourist safety and guest hospitality. Experts shared practical insights that will directly benefit tourism operations.
In his address, the President of NBTTOA said, “TMRSS 2026 was not just an event, it was our collective pledge. The success of today proves that when all operators unite, we can make North Bengal a model for safe tourism mobility in India.”
The Chief Guest lauded NBTTOA’s initiative and assured full support from the administration in strengthening road safety and tourism infrastructure.
The summit concluded with sponsor recognition, memento distribution to guests and associations by the Governing Body of NBTTOA, and a grand networking lunch, where new collaborations and B2B ties were forged under the motto “Let’s Network, Grow Together.”
The event was supported by West Bengal Tourism.
NBTTOA expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Minister, all guests, sponsors, media partners, members, volunteers and drivers who made TMRSS 2026 a historic success.
