SC seeks DMRC's reply on lack of parking at metro stations

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The Supreme Court has sought response from DMRC on a report by Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) which has flagged the issue of "last mile connectivity" and lack of adequate parking for taxis, auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws at metro stations.

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta has issued notice to DMRC on EPCA's report which also said that lack of demarcated parking for taxis, three-wheelers and cycle-rickshaws at places like metro stations and inter state bus terminals.

The report, which was filed in the top court, said that last mile connectivity is a "critical agenda" for Delhi as connectivity, particularly from metro stations and other multi-transport points, would greatly reduce the need for private transport in  city.       

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