40 bus stop-cum-shelters to come up in Varanasi for passenger comfort
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Varanasi: Since the inauguration of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the subsequent development of infrastructure, including improved connectivity and amenities, Kashi has witnessed a steady rise in tourist arrivals.
To cater to the increasing number of visitors, the govt is prioritising the enhancement of public transportation. A ropeway project is currently underway to boost urban mobility. Additionally, modern and convenient bus shelters are being introduced for electric bus passengers, offering tourists comfortable waiting areas. Plans are in place to operate 50 such bus shelters at various locations, including Lanka to Sarnath Road and Airport Road, with 10 already functional.
According to Parshuram Pandey, regional manager of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, Varanasi is set to get 40 modern bus stop shelters that will provide passengers a comfortable and organised waiting space. The shelters will come in different sizes, depending on the available space, and will be designed with eco-friendliness in mind, featuring solar panels and backup power connections. They will also display real-time bus information and offer amenities like vending zones and public vehicle charging points.
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A total of 50 modern bus stop shelters are to be operated in Varanasi for passenger convenience, with 10 already operational," he said, adding that locations for 26 have been identified, and places for 14 more bus stop shelters will be identified soon, providing significant relief to passengers from extreme weather. Varanasi City Transport Services Limited is already operating 50 AC electric buses in Varanasi.
Meanwhile, the construction of India's first urban transport ropeway is in full swing. The civil work for the construction of all three ropeway stations for the first section has been completed. About 85% of the facade, interior and equipment installation for the operation of the ropeway at Cantt, Vidyapeeth, and Rath Yatra stations has also ended. The work for the first section from Cantt to Rath Yatra in the first phase is proposed to be completed by June.
Prakash Gaur, the CEO of National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), said that the construction of the ropeway station and the installation of equipment are being carried out according to international safety standards. The construction work at Cantt, Vidyapeeth, and Rath Yatra stations in the first section of the first phase is progressing rapidly, with the civil work at all three stations completed.
Engineers from the Austrian expert company "Rope Experts" conducted rope pulling for the ropeway's operation. The trial run began on Jan 30 and was successfully completed in April. Almost all equipment installation and testing for the ropeway's operation have been completed, with 98% of the equipment installation at all three stations finished, he said.
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