Chandigarh, March 17 – The sixth meeting of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) was held under the chairmanship of Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal, late in the evening yesterday at Gurugram. In this meeting, the Gurugram Metropolitan Corporation Bus Limited (GMCBL) discussed projects regarding the city bus service in detail.
In the last meeting held by the Chief Minister, the Gurugram Metropolitan Corporation Bus Limited (GMCBL), in consultation with the public representatives, reviewed the issues related to the bus route. During this review, GMCBL Chief Executive Officer Ms. Sonal Goel informed the Chief Minister that in view of the convenience of the public, the routes of some buses have been changed after discussing with the public representatives and RWA members. She informed that the city bus service operating till Bhondsi has now been extended to Sohna according to the demand of the people. She said that changes have also been made in the routes of buses for women by the GMCBL. Apart from this, city bus service has also been started by the GMCBL to Delhi and Faridabad, which has received a good response. According to an estimate, about 2 crore passengers have travelled by the city bus service, which started in the year 2018.
She informed that by the end of July, 47 new buses will be joining the fleet of the GMCBL buses. Presently, around 153 city buses are ferrying on 19 different routes in the district. She said that suggestions have also been invited by the general public for improving the city bus service so that positive changes can be made according to the expectations of the people. At the meeting, MLA Pataudi, Mr. Satyaprakash Jaravata demanded the city bus service to be till Pataudi, on which the Chief Minister directed the GMCBL officers to extend the bus service on way to Manesar till Bilaspur Chowk.
Speaking on the subject of revenue related to buses, the Chief Minister said that continuous monitoring of any new project is necessary. He said that if the project is monitored from the beginning, then its shortcomings can be removed on time. He directed to monitor carefully and to take immediate action against any kind of negligence. He discussed various topics, including the running coast of city bus service, revenue received from its, operating expenses.