New Delhi: Delhi will have an additional 6000 buses, to double the number currently in use, running on the roads from January 1 to 15, when the government implements its ambitious odd-even plan for cars to curb pollution.
The Delhi Transport Corporation or DTC which manages the public fleet of buses in Delhi has around 4000 buses making multiple trips every day. Under the plan, cars with either odd or even number plates will run on the same day. The number of autos in the city will also be doubled, Satyender Jain, minister in charge of implementing the plan said. "An auto can be run by two drivers in two shifts," Mr Jain said.
"Questions were asked about public transport not being up strong enough. We held meetings," Mr Rai said, speaking on coordination with different transport agencies. "We are talking to railways to increase frequency of the Circular Suburban Rail," he said.
Roads will be repaired and bus lanes mark to allow the additional buses to run smoothly, Mr Jain said. The government will launch an app for auto users.
The Delhi Transport Corporation or DTC which manages the public fleet of buses in Delhi has around 4000 buses making multiple trips every day. Under the plan, cars with either odd or even number plates will run on the same day. The number of autos in the city will also be doubled, Satyender Jain, minister in charge of implementing the plan said. "An auto can be run by two drivers in two shifts," Mr Jain said.
"Questions were asked about public transport not being up strong enough. We held meetings," Mr Rai said, speaking on coordination with different transport agencies. "We are talking to railways to increase frequency of the Circular Suburban Rail," he said.
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Roads will be repaired and bus lanes mark to allow the additional buses to run smoothly, Mr Jain said. The government will launch an app for auto users.
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