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The severe financial crisis of municipal corporations has postponed the second phase of the project to install radio frequency identification (RFID)-compliant lane systems on the Delhi border to collect tolls to alleviate congestion and prevent old polluting vehicles from entering Delhi.

The Supreme Court ordered SDMC to install RFID tag systems at border points to collect tolls and environmental compensation fees (ECC). In the first phase, citizen groups installed RFID systems at 13 border points in January 2019. It is expected that by January 2021, citizen groups will equip 10 border entry points in the capital with fences and RFID infrastructure.

A senior official of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation stated that the expansion will require at least 110 million to 120 million rupees, and the citizen group does not have the funds for the project. “The first phase of the project was implemented in accordance with the instructions of the Supreme Court and the Environmental Pollution (Prevention and Control) Administration (EPCA), using 1.2 billion rupees collected as environmental compensation fees (ECC). The Air Quality Management Committee directed implementation The second phase of the project, but there is no clear source of funding.” An SDMC official who asked not to be named said.

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There are 124 border entry points in Delhi, of which only 13 have RFID tag systems. Use handheld devices in other locations to collect tolls and ECC.

On August 14, 2020, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (the node agency implementing the RFID project) announced that by November 2020, all toll stations will be equipped with handheld devices to read RFID chips, and 10 other toll stations will be installed appropriately Labeling infrastructure. To the border point in January 2021.

SDMC Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti said in his budget speech on Tuesday that 111 border entry points are equipped with handheld devices for toll collection, and a central control room has been set up in Moti Nagar, leading to all major entry points. “The control room has detected vehicles trying to bypass the system without paying tolls and ECC,” he added.

News Source: Hindustan Times

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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