GURUGRAM: Tasked with providing an efficient transport solution for city residents, Gurugram Metropolitan City
Bus Limited (
GMCBL) wants its riders to give suggestions on its plans for future bus
routes and their rationalisation. The authorities have asked
citizens to submit their suggestions and comments by sending a mail to feedback.gmcbl@gmail.com within the next 15 days.
"The main reason why we want to consult with the residents is that they are the primary riders, and if routes are not planned according to their needs, then they will continue to use their private cars to commute. The reason for introducing an efficient city bus service is to reduce the number of private vehicles on the road and to ensure that commuters switch to public transport," said a GMCBL official.
"Delhi Integrated Multi Modal Transit System (DIMTS) has already conducted a few initial surveys to plan the new bus routes and rationalise the already existing routes. For effective usefulness of the bus service, there is a need to develop an adequate bus route system based on origin and destination of users. Connectivity of various city nodes is also important. We also need to reorganise the existing para transit services and their operation, so that the city area is sufficiently covered by the public transport network," he said.
A survey report prepared by DIMTS on planning and rationalisation of bus routes can be found on the website of GMCBL and Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).
Meanwhile, a meeting was again held on Friday to discuss the introduction of a common card, which can be used not just in the city buses to be rolled out by March next year, but also in metros and in grocery stores, apart from a host of other places. A series of meetings are likely to be held in the coming days to finalise the issue.
Under GMCBL, the authorities intend to start the tender process in January next year. Initially, out of the proposed 500 city buses, 200 are likely to hit the roads by the end of March 2018. A majority of these buses will run on CNG, while a few will be electric ones.
GMDA holds 50% of GMCBL's shares, whereas MCG holds 40% and Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation holds the balance 10%.
