<p>Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike (BBPV), a collective of pro-public transport proponents, submitted a representation to the government, reminding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah about the promises made to the citizens ahead of the elections.</p>.<p>The forum said the absence or inaccessibility of public transport directly affects people's ability to access education, livelihood and health care.</p>.<p><strong>Some of the demands put forth by the forum: </strong></p>.<p><strong>1) Free travel scheme</strong><br />This will bring about genuine social and economic transformation. </p>.<p><strong>2) Increase BMTC fleet </strong><br />Making travel free for various sections will naturally increase the ridership in buses. Expand the fleet to 10,000 in 2-3 years. </p>.<p><strong>3) Last-mile connectivity</strong><br />The scheme should include both regular and e-rickshaws with regulation on pricing. </p>.<p><strong>4) Bus priority lanes</strong><br />Buses carry roughly 30 per cent of the traffic. They need priority on the road to be faster, more reliable and more efficient compared to private vehicles. </p>.<p><strong>5) Urgent support for non-motorised transp</strong>ort<br />Footpaths and at-grade crossing on main roads at adequate intervals are essential for better public transport. Skywalks are highly inconvenient. </p>.<p><strong>6) Suburban rail needs to move faster</strong><br />Review benefits of existing metro before expansion. Elevated corridors, tunnel roads must be dropped. </p>
<p>Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike (BBPV), a collective of pro-public transport proponents, submitted a representation to the government, reminding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah about the promises made to the citizens ahead of the elections.</p>.<p>The forum said the absence or inaccessibility of public transport directly affects people's ability to access education, livelihood and health care.</p>.<p><strong>Some of the demands put forth by the forum: </strong></p>.<p><strong>1) Free travel scheme</strong><br />This will bring about genuine social and economic transformation. </p>.<p><strong>2) Increase BMTC fleet </strong><br />Making travel free for various sections will naturally increase the ridership in buses. Expand the fleet to 10,000 in 2-3 years. </p>.<p><strong>3) Last-mile connectivity</strong><br />The scheme should include both regular and e-rickshaws with regulation on pricing. </p>.<p><strong>4) Bus priority lanes</strong><br />Buses carry roughly 30 per cent of the traffic. They need priority on the road to be faster, more reliable and more efficient compared to private vehicles. </p>.<p><strong>5) Urgent support for non-motorised transp</strong>ort<br />Footpaths and at-grade crossing on main roads at adequate intervals are essential for better public transport. Skywalks are highly inconvenient. </p>.<p><strong>6) Suburban rail needs to move faster</strong><br />Review benefits of existing metro before expansion. Elevated corridors, tunnel roads must be dropped. </p>
