BEST puts brakes on bus purchase..... pg 9, Times of India 27th April 2013.
It is a BAD idea to reduce the number of buses on the road as a Public Transport by BEST. Yes there should be 99% Up Time for these buses, and Maintenance should be of high caliber.
If the idea is to reduce the number of private vehicles on the city roads, then it is imperative that an efficient public transport be the order of the day. Profit and Loss is not the criteria.Let the fares be decided at cost of operation. Let there be premium fares for the same route also. ie: During peak hours let there be more Ordinary trips, and in non peak hours more Premium trips. The fares for premium trips will be twice of the Ordinary trip, so that members of the public who need to travel speedily can use these premium trips. This will ensure the undertaking does not occur losses.
Secondly it is important that an Annual Audit be conducted for Mechanicals, Electricals, Seating-Back Rest, General outlook of the Vehicle. Vehicles that are inefficient or call for continuous maintenance may be better sent to the scrap yard.
Fleet Up-gradation is a MUST. Members of the Public must travel in Comfort and not be subjected to Stress.
Thirdly it is a better idea to get in proximity if not at the same stop all buses that are in route, prior to diversion.viz: If on LJ Road Mahim the stretch until Shivaji Park is common, then it is best to have single bus stops in this stretch. The public can decide which bus to board, causing a quick disposal at the stop.
Fourthly the undertaking should think of creating a bus halting stop with a lay-by where ever possible in the City as below.This will ensure the waiting public does not spill onto the roads, and cause buses to halt in a way to block two tracks and thereby cause a reduction in speed of other vehicles.
It is a BAD idea to reduce the number of buses on the road as a Public Transport by BEST. Yes there should be 99% Up Time for these buses, and Maintenance should be of high caliber.
If the idea is to reduce the number of private vehicles on the city roads, then it is imperative that an efficient public transport be the order of the day. Profit and Loss is not the criteria.Let the fares be decided at cost of operation. Let there be premium fares for the same route also. ie: During peak hours let there be more Ordinary trips, and in non peak hours more Premium trips. The fares for premium trips will be twice of the Ordinary trip, so that members of the public who need to travel speedily can use these premium trips. This will ensure the undertaking does not occur losses.
Secondly it is important that an Annual Audit be conducted for Mechanicals, Electricals, Seating-Back Rest, General outlook of the Vehicle. Vehicles that are inefficient or call for continuous maintenance may be better sent to the scrap yard.
Fleet Up-gradation is a MUST. Members of the Public must travel in Comfort and not be subjected to Stress.
Thirdly it is a better idea to get in proximity if not at the same stop all buses that are in route, prior to diversion.viz: If on LJ Road Mahim the stretch until Shivaji Park is common, then it is best to have single bus stops in this stretch. The public can decide which bus to board, causing a quick disposal at the stop.
Fourthly the undertaking should think of creating a bus halting stop with a lay-by where ever possible in the City as below.This will ensure the waiting public does not spill onto the roads, and cause buses to halt in a way to block two tracks and thereby cause a reduction in speed of other vehicles.
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