[sustran] Bus transporters told to adhere to JNNURM new bus specifications

Vinay Baindur yanivbin at gmail.com
Tue May 21 23:13:06 JST 2013


http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Utility-told-to-adhere-to-JNNURM-rules/articleshow/20162590.cms





*Utility told to adhere to JNNURM rules*
TNN | May 21, 2013, 03.34 AM IST

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PUNE: The Union ministry of urban development has advised the transport
undertakings of 61 cities, including the PuneMahanagarParivahanMahamandal
Limited (PMPML), to procure modern JNNURM-funded buses under JNNURM funding
according to the urban bus specifications recommended by the ministry. The
ministry recently came out with the specifications which focuses on comfort
and quality ride for passengers and drivers.

In a letter sent to the transport and urban development departments earlier
this month, the ministry had said that all future procurements of the buses
should be carried out as per the bus specifications. The urban bus
specifications were published at the bus funding workshop held on May 6.
The specifications however are recommendatory in nature.

Local administrations of 61 cities will buy nearly 10, through funds marked
for buses under the JNNURM. The ministry had recently held a workshop of
all stake holders regarding procurement of the buses.

The PMPML has already procured its 650 buses and is likely to send a fresh
proposal for more. The PMPML officials said that some of the specifications
like the intelligent transport facilities, which include GPRS connectivity,
CCTV surveillance and digital display boards, are yet to be installed in
the JNNURM buses which have already been procured.

According to urban bus specifications, buses plying within the city should
be made attractive so that people are encouraged to board them. Also, buses
should be made accessible to people with impairments. The bus
specifications have taken into account the fact that a large number of
citizens take the public transport.

As many passengers commute standing in the bus, the width of the gangway in
the modern buses has been made wider. The ministry has also insisted on
low-floor buses.

Transport experts say the new buses will be more fuel efficient. and will
be able to move at a faster speed.

The buses will invariably be more comfortable for passengers and drivers,
experts said.


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