Petrol Subsidy Removal an Opportunity?
long awaited and perhaps much needed realignment of national petroleum product prices with the international markets was announced today. The cost of petrol will increase by Rs. 3.75 per litre, kerosene by Rs. 3 a litre, and LPG costs will rise by Rs. 35 per cylinder. While petroleum prices are freed, diesel [...]
Transport and Climate Change – Within Easy Reach?
Delhi’s new budget allocated 3,069 crore rupees to transport, 31% of the total and the single largest chunk awarded. Metro construction will account for most of the budget, followed by a raft of road development measures, 23 rail over bridges, 17 road under bridges, 8 flyovers, a new Ring Road bypass and the use of [...]
Commuters – including car owners – support the BRT overwhelmingly: finds random survey by CSE and Delhi Greens
A joint perception survey of commuters traveling on the BRT corridor, done by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and the Delhi-based student groups Delhi Greens and the Indian Youth Climate Network, has found overwhelming support for the BRT system.
Majority of commuters want BRT corridors [...]
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Trial Run Fails Miserably in Delhi…
…or so the media has us all believe.
About two weeks ago, the Government of Delhi, India unveiled the much hyped Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), previously popular here as the High Capacity Bus Corridor (HCBS) and the construction for which had been on for the last few months. The little under 6 Km BRT stretch that [...]
