NEW DELHI: The BJP would pay immediate attention to the issue of providing an efficient transport system in the Capital if voted to power in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, the party

WEEKEND RUMINATIONS
T N Ninan / New Delhi August 02, 2008, 5:02 IST

Bijith R / New Delhi July 21, 2008, 0:10 IST
With all of Delhi getting ready for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the state-run Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) too has got into makeover mode.

Its fleet of buses is getting a facelift and the crumbling bus shelters are making way for sleek stainless steel structures. Plans are also afoot to delete some of the red ink splashed all over its profit and loss account.

BY MANISH ANAND June 29: With the Delhi government firmly switching into election mode, the first casualty appears to be the "common ticketing system" for public transport, including the Delhi Metro and Delhi Transport Corporation buses. The system is now likely to be operationalised next year, that too by the new government after the election. The city government will now to take the decision on the mode of implementation only by the end of the year which too looks unlikely now.

Delhi Transport Corporation is planning to introduce a new luxury bus fleet that will connect the airport to about 30 points in the city from where Delhiites can board the bus to reach IGI. Sources said the buses will have TV screens, music, baggage space and flight checkin facilities. All passengers will be served beverages on the way, and the staff will be well-trained and courteous.

Megha Suri New Delhi: Using public transport to reach IGI airport may soon be a whole new experience. After the metro's upcoming 20-minute line to IGI from Connaught Place, the urban development ministry along with Delhi Transport Corporation is planning a