Delhi Government Launches Trial of Mohalla Buses to Enhance Last Mile Connectivity
In a significant move to improve public transport accessibility, the Delhi government has initiated a trial run of Mohalla buses on two new routes. The trial commenced on Wednesday and will last for seven days, specifically designed to cater to the convenience of the local populace.
New Routes Introduced
The two new routes for the Mohalla buses are:
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- Kailash Colony Metro Station to PNB Gitanjali
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- Lok Kalyan Marg Metro Station to Vasant Vihar
Key Figures in the Launch
The buses were flagged off by prominent political figures, including:
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- Cabinet Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj
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- MLA Somnath Bharti
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- MLA Pramila Tokas
Previous Trials
This initiative follows previous trials that started in July, which included routes from:
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- Pradhan Enclave to Majlis Park Metro Station
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- Akshardham Metro Station to Mayur Vihar Phase-3 Paper Market
Minister’s Statement
Delhi Government’s Transport Minister, Kailash Gehlot, emphasized the importance of connecting local areas to public transport through these Mohalla buses, enhancing convenience for residents.
Details of the Routes
The specifics of each route are as follows:
First Route: Kailash Colony Metro Station to PNB Gitanjali
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- Stops include:
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- LSR College
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- Central School
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- Sadiq Nagar
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- M-Block Market GK-1
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- Greater Kailash E-Block
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- The bus will travel via:
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- Malviya Nagar Metro Station
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- PS Greater Kailash
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- Pampose Enclave
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- Masjid Mod
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- Chirag Delhi
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- Sheikh Sarai Phase-II
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- Vocational College
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Second Route: Lok Kalyan Marg Metro Station to Vasant Vihar
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- Stops include:
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- Race Course
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- Australian High Commission
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- Sikkim House Panchsheel Road
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- British School
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- Jesus and Mary College/Maitreyi College
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- Railway Officer Enclave
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- Venkateshwara College/Springdales School
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- South Campus
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- Aryabhatta College
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- Motilal Nehru College
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This initiative is poised to significantly enhance the convenience of commuting for residents along these routes, making public transport more accessible and efficient.