BRTS City Transport
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has incorporated a "Special Purpose Vehicle" called Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd in order to run and to operate BRTS buses. Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd. is registered under Companies Act, 1956 and is 100% subsidiary of Amdavad Municipal Corporation. In order to provide faster, reliable, eco-friendly and advanced Public Transportation Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd is committed to operate and run BRTS services for the citizen of Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd has 101 km operational route with 228 (all A.C.) buses and about 1.60 lakhs average passengers per day, further AJL has planned to bring the more new electric buses to support the go-green initiative in the near future. AJL will try to provide last point connectivity to BRTS users through trunk & feeder operation and committed to provide safe and clean, comfortable and pollution free public transportation to citizens.
Following are the characteristics of Ahmedabad BRTS:
(1) Dedicated Corridor and Route Design:
In order to
provide faster, safer and reliable service, Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd has a
dedicated lane which is specially designed for BRTS buses. The entry of all
other vehicles is prohibited inside BRT corridor and is supported by
notification of Police Commissioner.
(2) Bus
The Favourable features like Euro III and IV 210 HP engines, two wide central doors and both sides for easy boarding and alighting of passengers, 9 & 12 meters long bus, automatic transmission etc., BRTS buses are incorporated into a design accepted by the Bus Code of India.
(3) Bus Operation
In order to bring safer and comfortable journey, all system operators are well trained by experts on technical and behavioural aspects. Routine medical check-ups and Yoga sessions are also organized to keep fitness for all system operators who are also well trained for proper docking at stations and completing trips on time.
(4) Bus Shelter
Janmarg's bus shelters are secured and comfortable with proper sitting arrangements and security guards. With real-time passenger information system, commuters can inquire next bus information on Public Information Display. Janmarg has also installed CCTV cameras at all bus shelters & Buses. Each bus shelters has automatic doors for boarding and alighting in bus and Turnstiles barriers for Janmarg card validation.
(5) Information Technology System
As all buses are equipped with GPS, GPRS and all stations are equipped with wireless connectivity, real time vehicle tracking, bunching, breakdowns of buses, emergency situations etc are controlled by Command & Control Centre Each bus is monitored and controlled for speed and trip time. In every bus, there is passenger information system for real time announcement and display to facilitate the passengers
(6) Smartcard and Real time ticketing
Off board real time ticketing facilitates commuters for single journey through paper ticketing. Routine passengers use smartcards, which can be recharged in multiples of Rs 50 from any station.
(7) Acceptance of all segment of society
Janmarg is accessible for all sections of society. Special provision for wheelchairs is available inside the bus and ramp on station are provided in order to facilitate physically challenged persons. Track tiles and linear tracks provided for blind people. System design is adaptive for social inclusiveness and social realities.
(8) Award & Achievements.
Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd has won many accolades for the implementation of sustainable BRTS Operation.
For more information visit BRTS Web-site
