The government is ready to give “on a platter” all necessary regulatory clearances to investors ready to run public transport buses on electricity or alternative fuel, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said Friday. Gadkari, who heads the Road Transport and Highways departments, said London transport model could easily be adopted in India which lacks public transport buses as state transport corporations were unable to meet the huge demand. “Private people should come forward for a model like London transport here. Road Transport and Highways Secretary Yudhvir Singh Malik underlined the need to shift concentration towards developing more public transport in intercity travel. This has necessitated re-inventing public transport system in the country.

Source: Hindustan Times September 07, 2018 14:15 UTC