Chandigarh to Enhance Bus Queue Shelters with New Facilities
Soon, get passenger info and route maps at bus queue shelters in Chandigarh
The Times Of India
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The Chandigarh transport department plans to upgrade all bus queue shelters with advanced amenities including CCTV cameras, mobile charging points, and live bus information displays. Funded through a private advertising agency, the initiative aims to improve commuter experience and generate over ₹40 crore (approximately $4.8 million USD) in revenue.
- 01The project will install CCTV cameras, mobile charging points, dustbins, and route maps at all 372 bus queue shelters in Chandigarh.
- 02The selected marketing agency will manage the shelters, ensuring cleanliness and maintenance while covering installation costs.
- 03The initiative is expected to generate more than ₹40 crore (approximately $4.8 million USD) in revenue through advertising.
- 04Existing Passenger Information Systems (PIS) will be integrated and maintained at 230 shelters, with new installations at others.
- 05A proposal for larger advertising spaces of approximately 100 square feet per shelter has been submitted to attract more bidders.
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In a significant move to enhance commuter facilities, the Chandigarh transport department is set to upgrade all bus queue shelters (BQS) across the city. This initiative includes the installation of CCTV cameras integrated with an intelligent transport system (ITS), mobile charging points, dustbins, and ITS-enabled route maps. The upgrades will be financed by a private marketing agency, which will also take over the operation and management of the 372 BQS, ensuring they remain clean and well-maintained. The project is anticipated to generate over ₹40 crore (approximately $4.8 million USD) in advertising revenue, significantly reducing the department's maintenance costs. Additionally, the agency will enhance existing Passenger Information Systems (PIS) at 230 shelters and install new ones at other locations, providing real-time information on bus arrivals. To attract more bidders, a proposal has been made to increase advertising space to about 100 square feet per shelter. This comprehensive upgrade aims to improve the overall commuter experience while creating a sustainable revenue stream for the city.
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The upgrades will enhance the commuter experience by providing better facilities and real-time information, making public transport more user-friendly.
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