Question of urban transport in India

Abstract

Public bus transport is of great import in India. Not only is an efficient public bus system important for meeting the mobility needs in this rapidly growing economy, but a higher share of bus transport would also have a positive impact on pollution, both local and global, and energy demand. That apart, improved availability of public transport is critical for ensuring access to basic services such as education and health, and integrating rural communities into the economic mainstream. Hence, it is incumbent on governments in developing countries to institute appropriate policy initiatives to increase the share of public transport. The increasingly urban character of growth has led to a rapid growth in transportation activity in India cities.