Urban Administration and Development Minister Babulal Gaur has said that Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) will reduce pressure on Bhopal city’s traffic.
He said that Bhopal’s BRTS will of global-level through which better transport service will be available to commuters. Gaur was talking to people after inspecting BRTS here today. Gaur travelled in a bus upto 8 kilometers from RRl Trisection Habibganj to Misrod.
During the inspection, Gaur sought information about progress of the project so far. Gaur said that BRTS measuring 24 kilometers has been prepared from Misrod to Bairagarh in Bhopal city. It will have 82 stoppages. So far, 28 stoppages have been constructed. He informed that free trial of buses for citizens’ convenience and information about BRTS will be started from June 15. The Urban Administration Minister was apprised about the training being imparted to drivers. Gaur saw crossing of bus coming from opposite direction.
It was informed during inspection that 150 buses are being plied at present by Bhopal City link limited (BCll). Besides, 35 more buses will also reach Bhopal soon. There is a plan to ply total 225 buses. Buses will be plied in a manner that passengers will have one bus in 3 minutes. There will be cash ticketing under BRTS. Commuters will be issued token before journey. Entry to bus stop will be made through this token.
The Urban Administration Minister also held discussions with residents of nearby colonies during inspection. Gaur informed that full attention will be paid to safety of citizens during traffic. He informed that facility will also be given to citizens to inform them about movement of buses through public announcement system.