One more feather has been added into the Gujarat Government’s development hat and good news for the people of Gujarat and Surat. Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has been chosen Surat Municipal Corporation for the “Best City Bus Services Award”. Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs have chosen Surat for succeeding attracting 87% of the private vehicle owners to use the public transport.
People of Surat is heavily dependant on private vehicles till Government’s Bus Rapid Transport System and other public transportation were made operational. Currently, in Surat more than 275 buses are in operation in the city on more than 29 routes. Fastest constructed Metro Rail Project of Kochi has been chosen as the ‘Best City in Urban Transport Initiative’ category for its innovative features including implementation in integration with Water Transport. With an aim to promote the best practices in urban transport, Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announces these awards at annual Urban Mobility India Conference. Read More
