The Delhi government's Transport Department is all set to change the routes of 798 state-run mini-stage carriage (feeder) buses plying on 73 routes in the city, in order to ensure optimum wait time and viability of the service. "We have asked the transport planning department of the SPA to carry out a route rationalisation study for stretches covered by mini-buses. As per a Delhi High Court order, new permits for mini-buses cannot be granted without the court's approval. Other commercial vehicles such as Gramin Sewas and e-rickshaws plying on these routes also affect the overall economic viability of these buses. IN NUMBERS11,000 standard-size buses required3,944 standard-size DTC buses1634 (cluster buses) standard-size at present798 mini stage buses (feeder)

Source: dna December 13, 2017 21:22 UTC