NEW DELHI: There will now be better transport for VIPs at Delhi airport, at least to their flight. Bringing in a brand new set of wheels for the rich and famous as well as the high and mighty, two Toyota Innova cars and a Camry were introduced at the airport on Thursday.

"There have been complaints that the cars that were available at airport were not in good condition. So it was decided to invest some money in these three vehicles to cater to people who travel by private jets, and VIPs," said an official.

These cars will ferry passengers to their flights and ensure that they reach the tarmac in grand style. With quite a few private jets being parked at the Delhi airport -- officials claim that there are around 14 parking spots for them -- there has been a demand for better vehicles.

"Some people wanted to get in their own vehicles. But we were not sure whether that was a good idea as it would have increased the traffic within. There were also safety issues to consider and so it was decided to get new cars," said an official.

While these rides might be free for VIPs, but the owners and passengers of private jets will have to pay for being ferried to and fro. These charges are nominal officials point out. Apart from the three new cars, another Toyota Innova is also on the cards. Ushering in changes with the take over of GMR Fraport there are other additions on the ground. GMR Fraport consortia has also demolished the bit of green in front of Terminal 1-B — the terminal from where the private airlines operate — to decongest traffic. Work on the toilets in this terminal has also begun.

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