<p>According to officials, these buses will have unique features like an inbuilt ramp which can be opened by the driver to help disabled and elderly passengers board the bus. <br /><br />“These 32-seater air-conditioned buses are designed after keeping in mind the special requirements of handicapped and aged people. They are fitted with many user-friendly features and have more space for the passengers as compared to other local buses,” M.L. Sharma, director of transport, Chandigarh, told IANS Sunday.<br /><br />“Initially, we will introduce 10 such buses which will be red in colour. Based upon the response, we will increase their number in the coming months,” stated Sharma.<br />These buses will ply only within the city and charge a fare of Rs.10 for the first five kilometres and Rs.15 for a journey above five kilometres. <br /><br />Few months back, the CTU launched a fleet of air-conditioned buses on the local routes.<br />Talking about the features of these new buses, a CTU official said: “These buses have extra space to keep the wheel-chairs of the passengers inside and door sensors have been installed in them. A bus driver can also tilt the bus to help passengers board the bus.” <br /></p>
<p>According to officials, these buses will have unique features like an inbuilt ramp which can be opened by the driver to help disabled and elderly passengers board the bus. <br /><br />“These 32-seater air-conditioned buses are designed after keeping in mind the special requirements of handicapped and aged people. They are fitted with many user-friendly features and have more space for the passengers as compared to other local buses,” M.L. Sharma, director of transport, Chandigarh, told IANS Sunday.<br /><br />“Initially, we will introduce 10 such buses which will be red in colour. Based upon the response, we will increase their number in the coming months,” stated Sharma.<br />These buses will ply only within the city and charge a fare of Rs.10 for the first five kilometres and Rs.15 for a journey above five kilometres. <br /><br />Few months back, the CTU launched a fleet of air-conditioned buses on the local routes.<br />Talking about the features of these new buses, a CTU official said: “These buses have extra space to keep the wheel-chairs of the passengers inside and door sensors have been installed in them. A bus driver can also tilt the bus to help passengers board the bus.” <br /></p>