Kerala draft policy proposes an intelligent transport system

20 Jun 2022 CW Team

The policy proposes to establish a transport company in the cooperative sector. It will also implement cashless travelling, variable pay, season tickets and multi-journey facility in the public transportation sector soon.

According to the report, global attention can be attracted by choosing a minimum-emission bus corridor between Pampa and Nilakkal. The bus operations may be extended to other parts of the state under their public transport system, shifting towards a sustainable and green environment.

As per the report, more electric vehicles (EV) should be procured in Kerala soon. An integrated and intelligent transport system is necessary. A research and development (R&D) wing needs to be set up in the transport department, with innovative steps to enhance the public transport sector.

It will ensure GPS facility in the public transport system, an efficient and safe technique. The Draft Transport Policy for Kerala will ensure the use of all resources like ports, waterways etc., and connect all existing mass transport systems such as trains, flights and ships through road transport.

Public transportation services should be operated and monitored by an integrated system under a land transport authority or road transport authority.

The previous Act can be amended, and the Kerala Motor Transport Workers Welfare Fund Board revised as a nodal agency. This fund can be utilised for repair costs.

The public transportation system in Kerala operates mainly through the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private bus operators. To cater to the fundamental travel needs of Kerala, there should be at least one bus per 1,000 people.

As per the report, 18,000 more buses should be added to the system to meet the demand.

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Also read: Kerala Port department plans big projects to boost coastal infra

The draft transport policy for Kerala prepared by the motor vehicles department (MVD) has suggested a more comprehensive use of technology, including an integrated and intelligent transport system and GPS facility to help commuters find and plan their short and long trips. The policy proposes to establish a transport company in the cooperative sector. It will also implement cashless travelling, variable pay, season tickets and multi-journey facility in the public transportation sector soon. According to the report, global attention can be attracted by choosing a minimum-emission bus corridor between Pampa and Nilakkal. The bus operations may be extended to other parts of the state under their public transport system, shifting towards a sustainable and green environment. As per the report, more electric vehicles (EV) should be procured in Kerala soon. An integrated and intelligent transport system is necessary. A research and development (R&D) wing needs to be set up in the transport department, with innovative steps to enhance the public transport sector. It will ensure GPS facility in the public transport system, an efficient and safe technique. The Draft Transport Policy for Kerala will ensure the use of all resources like ports, waterways etc., and connect all existing mass transport systems such as trains, flights and ships through road transport. Public transportation services should be operated and monitored by an integrated system under a land transport authority or road transport authority. The previous Act can be amended, and the Kerala Motor Transport Workers Welfare Fund Board revised as a nodal agency. This fund can be utilised for repair costs. The public transportation system in Kerala operates mainly through the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private bus operators. To cater to the fundamental travel needs of Kerala, there should be at least one bus per 1,000 people. As per the report, 18,000 more buses should be added to the system to meet the demand. Image Source Also read: Kerala Port department plans big projects to boost coastal infra

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