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Private transport - time for disincentives

14 April 2009 - 10:20am — das
The acceptance of a bus service depends on these:
1. Frequency
2. Reliability (Punctuality) of arrival at bus stops
3. Density of bus stops - how close they are to your starting and destination points.

Sustainable transportation alternatives around the world

14 April 2009 - 1:31am — flanker

I came across a DVD "e² series - e² transport" by PBS. It is compilation of sustainable transportation alternatives around the world. It has most of the topics already discussed in this forum several times. I realy liked it and wanted to share it with you all.

Buses for people or vegetables?

14 April 2009 - 12:01am — Public Agenda

Buses have so far been made of chassis meant to transport potaoes and veggies. So we have been witness to one of the biggest mass deceptions of all time. And now only those who can afford to pay for premuim, disaggregated services can get the benefit of these low-floor a/c buses which are in India the few bus designs meant for the use of people.

Integrated public transport network for VHOV

11 April 2009 - 1:56pm — blrpraj

Post for thoughts on building integrated public transport network from the ground up for VHOV (Very High Occupancy Vehicles).

"Big10/Volvo to office" day for Whitefield - come join!

9 April 2009 - 9:15am — silkboard
TrafficBusPublic Transport

It grew out of an idea from Pradip, a public transport enthusiast. He suggested that we stand at Kundalahalli junction one weekday morning and hand out roses and BMTC route maps to all the car commuters. The thought has grown into a  "Big10/Volvo to work day" for Whitefield.

sustainable transport plan

7 April 2009 - 12:20pm — jennypinto
EnvironmentPublic Transport

i have been reading up all the to and fros on the BMTC discussion, and i am just wondering, considering the involvement
and interest of the praja members, if we shd take a step back, and discuss a long term
framework that is fundamantally about a sustainable transport solution/s for bangalore.
that would include walking, cycling, pooling.

Volvo Service - Suggestions to BMTC!

5 April 2009 - 2:45am — kbsyed61
Public Transport

Good to see a positive attitude from BMTC in soliciting feedback and suggestions from public. I commend their new thinking and a positive approach.

Big10 on Old Madras Road?

3 April 2009 - 3:05pm — vinod_shankar
BusPublic Transport

Spotted a few big10 buses on old madras road... has the service started?.. there are no updates on btis.in website ..... anyone travelled on this route...

[additionally - where does the service terminate? what is the frequency? where does it connect with Hop on Hop off?]

regards,
vinod

Stratified BMTC service & Making profits with deficient service

2 April 2009 - 8:10pm — Vasanthkumar My...
BusPublic Transport

BMTC has of late adopted a highly stratified approach in discharging its social obligation in providing efficient service at economical rates to the commuters; its profits have soared because the most of the time the engines of the fully loaded or overloaded buses are switched off at most of the traffic hold ups - their failure and inefficiency in keeping up t

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