The people of Delhi especially those residing in South West part of city will have a better connectivity as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is going to launch the first lot of 1000 standard floor buses with hydraulic lifts on Tuesday.
In the first phase about 25 buses will be flagged off for the public use and also the national Capital will be the first city in the country to get the disabled friendly buses fitted with hydraulic lifts.
The first phase of disabled friendly buses will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Transport Minister will be the guest of honour.
The buses with unique features are procured especially to facilitate the physically disabled people. The buses are purchased under the Delhi Integrated Multi Modal Transit System (DIMTS) and the completed lot buses will be purchased by the end of this year. The buses manufactured by the Ashoka Leyland.
Besides, hydraulic lifts, the bus will be fitted with three CCTV cameras (two inside the buses and one outside), 14 panic buttons installed on each windows and GPS tracking system.
"A microphone will be installed near the Driver’s seat and as soon a passenger will press the panic button, the driver will get a call from the control room within 10-15 seconds. The Emergency control room is set up at DIMTS office at Kashmere Gate. Further, the conductors have also been trained to operate the hydraulic lifts fitted in the buses," said a transport official.
After the inauguration at Rajghat Cluster Depot, the buses will be sent to Dwarka depot. The buses will run on two routes 539 from Mehrauli to Nangloi and 579 Safdurjung Terminal to Nazafgarh buses.
The official further said, "The people rural and outer area will be largely benefited as frequency of 578 is very less. Now the people travelling to and to Nazafgarh from South will have a smooth journey and will save time." Moreover, the city will be getting new buses almost after a decade. The last buses were purchased during Sheila Dixit Government during Common Wealth Games.