New Delhi, May 27: As part of its efforts to
implement a mega car pool plan, the Delhi Government will soon
start collecting information from motorists about their travel
needs and timings.
"We will conduct an online survey from May 29 inviting
motorists to give their inputs which will help us formulate
the detailed environment-friendly scheme as per their travel
requirements," a senior official from Transport department
told.
The concept which was mooted last year by the state
Transport department is aimed at encouraging motorists to
travel together and thereby save money, fuel and reduce global
warming and traffic on the roads.
The questionnaire seeking details of travel by the
motorists has been uploaded in the website of the transport
department, asking them to fill it by June 16.
He said as the pan-city mega car plan will connect
users through smart cards and a central nodal agency, it will
serve as a possible solution to the city's traffic woes, in
addition to improving the public transport system.
"Presently cars typically carry one or two commuters,
meaning inefficient use of limited road space as well more
fuel usage and emission," the official said.
Bureau Report
First Published: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 17:40