App-based govt buses coming to Delhi: Timings, fare, all you need to know
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Introducing premium buses, from Delhi govt
Delhi is set to get premium buses under a new scheme by the Delhi government, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on May 8. The Delhi Premium Bus Aggregator Scheme aims to run a unique bus service, whereby citizens will be able to book their seats from a dedicated mobile app, the CM told a press conference.
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Panic button, AC, and more
The buses will be equipped with WiFi, CCTV cameras, panic buttons and will be air conditioned. The primary target for this scheme are people from the middle and upper middle classes, who will be encouraged to use public transport.
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Ticket price
The booking prices for these buses will be higher than those of DTC tickets and in accordance with the market. Hence, there will be no provision for free travel for women, Kejriwal said. Also, the buses will not have any standing passengers.
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Making public transport safe and comfortable
"Delhi is the capital of our country and our public transport should be world class and at par with foreign cities. If we want to get people to use public transport, we should make public transport safe, comfortable and punctual," the chief minister said.
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Run by private aggregator
“Under the scheme, the buses will be run by private aggregators who will have to obtain a licence from the Delhi government by paying a licence fee. CNG and electric buses, which are not older than three years, only can be used in the premium bus service. The licence fee of the electric buses used in the service will be waived off,” said Kejriwal.
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Proposal with LG
Kejriwal said the files have been sent for Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena's approval. He said he hoped the scheme will be approved. "Following the LG's approval, we will share the policy online for seeking public feedback," the chief minister said at the press conference.