Delhi's BRT or Bus Rapid Transport corridor, Be Gone. Dismantling Starts Tomorrow January 19,2016

 

Delhi has for years expressed its vehement dislike for the BRT corridor, introduced in 2008.

Tomorrow afternoon January 19,2016, the 5.8 km long stretch that was created as a special lane for buses will begin being dismantled, the government has announced.

The BRT or Bus Rapid Transport corridor was created by the Congress government of Sheila Dikshit for nearly 150 crores - it was intended to allow buses to shuttle commuters through a lane free of traffic lights.

 But though similar corridors have been used to great success in other cities, in Delhi, poor management saw the BRT deliver huge traffic jams.

Cars often entered the bus-only lane. Bus stops weren't placed to offer easy access to commuters.

The dismantling process will begin at 3 pm tomorrow and after that from 10 am to 6 pm every day with a deadline of two months to complete the process