Automated Ticketing System Launch:
Chennai MTC to introduce automated ticketing system by the first week of March.
Passenger Information System (PIS) in Buses:
Plan to equip 50 buses with PIS in a pilot project, aiming for entire fleet integration by June 2025.
Procurement of Electric Buses:
MTC aims to acquire 1,500 electric buses, with 1,000 funded by the World Bank and 500 by KfW, a German bank.
Study Findings:
OMI Foundation's study highlighted key factors for ease of mobility in Chennai, including efficient public transport adoption, gender-inclusive mobility, and the need for a unified metropolitan transport authority.
Fleet Augmentation:
MTC initiates process to augment the fleet, acknowledging the requirement for an estimated 5,000 buses in the city's transport system.