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Proposal to install GPRS in Delhi buses

Staff Reporter

Computers would help monitor traffic violations

Data base to contain all information about the vehicle
Instant penalties can be levied through penal matrix

NEW DELHI: The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has suggested that the 4,000 Blueline and 3,000 Delhi Transport Corporation buses in the Capital be equipped with a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) system to monitor traffic violations via a computerised data base. The data base will contain comprehensive information regarding the vehicle: the name of the owner, the route, and other details. Instant penalties can be imposed through a computer-generated penal matrix of fines linked to the type of violation.

At a meeting with senior officials of the Delhi Government here on Thursday, the PHDCCI proposed this Information Technology-supported Intelligent Public Transport Management System (IPTS) for solving traffic problems in the Capital. It also suggested development of an inter-modal smart card which would enable commuters to travel on all modes of transport including Ring Railway, Delhi Metro, DTC buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws.

PHDCCI president Sanjay Bhatia said: “This is an initiative that we have proposed as part of our corporate social responsibility and it reflects our commitment to usher in the much needed commuter-friendly, safe and world class transportation system.”

According to Mr. Bhatia, the proposal can be implemented at an annual cost of Rs.150 crore for the next 10 years without any direct cost to the Delhi Government. The cost will be recovered from the advertisement rights on traffic intersections.

“We would submit a paper on the problems of traffic and transport as perceived by the industry along with a self-supporting model for implementation of IPTS to the Delhi Government ,” he added.

The proposed installation of closed-circuit television cameras at various points across the Capital will ensure orderly traffic, enable commuters to avoid congested roads, and allow officials to timely reach accidents and emergencies. The PHDCCI has also suggested a congestion charge in certain areas of Delhi.

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