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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Time of India
Heerapura terminal raises concerns over traffic chaos
1 2 Jaipur: Residents near the Heerapura terminal have raised concerns over worsening traffic congestion following the state govt's decision to start operations at the terminal from Aug 1. They fear the terminal will heavily burden the already congested service lanes near the Bhankrota and Kamla Nehru Nagar flyovers, along with their underpasses. As per the traffic plan, buses from Jaipur towards Ajmer will use the side lanes of the Kamla Nehru Nagar flyover to access the terminal and then exit via the Bhankrota flyover service lanes. Buses coming from Ajmer will take U-turns at the Kamla Nehru flyover underpass to reach the terminal. Those heading to Jaipur will take U-turns at the Bhankrota flyover underpass to join the Jaipur-bound flank (200-Feet Bypass Crossing-bound) of the Ajmer Highway. Locals argue that traffic already moves slowly due to rapid population growth on both sides of the expressway. They warn that the additional load from terminal operations could turn daily commuting into a nightmare for nearby residents. "Now, traffic surge would stem from various vehicles, including long-distance buses, private minibuses, JCTSL buses, autos, Tata Magic vehicles, and cabs, which will utilise the crowded service lanes near Bhankrota flyover and Kamla Nehru Nagar flyover, including their underpasses. These service lanes and underpasses are not equipped to handle even movements of small vehicles and SUVs. How would it sustain such a huge volume?" questioned Amit Goel, a local resident. A senior official from the transport department said, it would be a 'traffic disaster' once this bus terminal opens. "RITES conducted a survey and asked the govt to develop this terminal properly before commencing any services from here. Accordingly, the govt approached a private multinational transport services provider. Unfortunately, this private company refused to develop it, stating a lack of feasibility. With no other options left, the govt now decided to commence services from here hastily," the official added.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Co contracted by Union govt to operate 675 e-buses in Raj
Jaipur: Eight city transport corporations in Rajasthan, including Jaipur City Transport Services Limited (JCTSL), will soon sign agreements with Chartered Speed, a company contracted through a bidding process floated by the Union govt's subsidiary, Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), to operate 675 electric buses. Confirming the development, Narayan Singh, managing director of JCTSL, said CESL contracted this company to operate e-buses in 13 cities across the country, including Jaipur, under the Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Scheme. Of JCTSL's share of 675 e-buses, 150 will be kept for Jaipur and the rest distributed to seven other cities in Rajasthan. "Now, the company will sign separate agreements with all eight city transport corporations and equip the depots with infrastructure suitable for the operations of e-buses. Buses will be allotted in phases within the next five to nine months," Singh said. Two types of AC e-buses, one 9 metres in length and the other of 12 metres, will be operated under this scheme. The six other cities where the e-buses will operate are Bhilawara, Udaipur, Kota, Jodhpur, Alwar, Bikaner, and Ajmer. Under Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Scheme, Union govt will take responsibility for 50% of the viability gap funding (VGF). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo An official explained, "Say, if JCTSL's operation cost is Rs 100 and revenue generation is only Rs 60, the state govt pays the subsidy of the remaining Rs 40. Under this scheme, the Union govt will bear Rs 20 of the subsidy amount." Besides, JCTSL will also procure 300 CNG-run minibuses to be operated by private operators. Officials, however, said the 150 e-buses and the 300 minibuses won't meet the need for city buses in Jaipur, which needs around 2,200 buses. At present, while JCTSL operates around 250 buses, there are around 600 private buses. Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma recently took up this issue with the Union govt. The centre is ready to provide more buses to Rajasthan under the Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Scheme, another official disclosed.
