AHMEDABAD: In what could be said to pump adrenaline into BRTS project, the Centre has approved a rolling stock stimulus fund of Rs 282 crore for BRTS, new green CNG AMTS and feeder buses for BRTS network for Ahmedabad. These buses would not include the first 50 BRTS buses that have been ordered for 12.5 km stretch between RTO and Pirana.
New Delhi: After the High Court put a stay on the order of Delhi Lokayukta Justice M M Sarin asking the Sheila Dikshit Government to produce documents pertaining to the purchase of 625 non-AC, low-floor and CNG buses, it is learnt that his office will be defending the order. The next hearing of the case is on February 11 and the Lokayukta
New Delhi: A Supreme Court panel on environment has suggested tax measures and integration of public transport systems of satellite townships to decongest the NCR and reduce vehicular pollution, even as it noted that cars have taken up most of the public space in the Capital.
Following the alleged lapses in the purchase of low-floor buses in the Capital, the Delhi Lokayukta has taken a serious note of the non-production of records by Delhi Government.
New Delhi: It seems the civil society protests over the poor condition of civic amenities and infrastructure in Gurgaon last year have had an effect on the authorities. The Haryana government has come out with a list of promises for Gurgaon residents this year.
This paper by CAI-Asia recaptures highlights of 2008 related to urban transportation, air quality, and climate change. Summarizes some of the significant events, news, issues of 2008 for policy makers, researchers, NGOs and other stakeholders working on SUT issues in Asia.
