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KMC Introduce Air-Conditioned Bus Stops At Some Of The city's Prime LlocationsBy pardeep3dec, Section Development
Next summer, you won't have to wait for a bus in the sweltering heat while going to work every day. Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is all set to introduce air-conditioned bus stops at some of the city's prime locations.
There were proposals to introduce changes in the bus stops, which prompted KMC to introduce the plan. The pilot project will be taken up at five prime locations, including Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Esplanade, BBD Bag, Rabindra Sadan and AJC Bose Road. "We have decided to introduce AC bus stops since it will offer respite to passengers travelling in buses, especially in summer. Moreover, it will be something unique for the city as well. Several firms had placed their proposals and designs, which will be shortlisted soon," said mayor-incouncil member Faiyyaz Ahmed Khan. The need to portray a tourist-friendly image of the city to foreigners will be kept in mind while identifying the locations. Click on "Full Story" for more...
The AC bus stops will be maintained by KMC. "Initially, passengers won't be charged for using the facility. Around five to six seats will be available at each bus stop, while a limited number of passengers will also be allowed to stand within the AC enclosure. But guards will be appointed to regulate the entry. Beyond a capacity, entrance won't be allowed," added Khan.
The enclosures will be made of transparent glasses. Small television sets will be installed in one corner, in which the tentative arrival time of buses will be displayed. Even the bus numbers with their departure and terminal locations will be displayed. Charts tracing the bus routes and their stoppage points will also be available. In some of the locations, existing bus stands will be dismantled to build the AC ones. "We will require around 200 sq feet to construct the AC bus stops. The project will only be taken up on wide pavements, where adequate space will be left for pedestrians to walk," Khan confirmed. Advertisement boards on the enclosures will generate revenue for KMC. Arrangements will be made for drinking water and even a telephone booth will be set up close by. Plans are also being made to convert four bus stops in Kolkata into heritage shelters. "The bus stops in front of Rabindra Sadan, Alipore Zoo, Curzon Park and Raj Bhavan will showcase the heritage of the city," Khan informed. Source: TOI, December-13-2007
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