29.6.10

Ahmedabad BRTS update

Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) will now extensively cover eastern parts of the city with its three kilometre long stretch between Narol and Jashodanagar becoming operational on Wednesday. There would be at least five bus stops on this route and four new BRTS buses would be added to the existing fleet. BRTS will then connect the eastern fringes of the city to its main centres in western parts of the city. After the stretch is operational, the total length of BRTS active route will be 31 kilometre. Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL) plans to finish the Jashodanagar-Soni-ni-chawl BRTS corridor by August 15. At present, BRTS is operational between RTO and Kankaria lake front, Danilimda and Narol. A senior AJL official said, “The new route will draw a major chunk of traffic from Vatva GIDC area. The eight kilometre BRTS stretch from Danilimda to Narol crossroads had not faired well. But things will improve as it gets connected to Jashodanagar.” At present, AJL is earning around Rs 2 lakh per day.

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