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According to an official statement, the government is also increasing the number of automated commercial vehicle fitness testing stations to ensure that no vehicle contributes to pollution in the capital.
She will soon hold a meeting with transport network companies to provide better passenger services in Delhi.
The statement said shared taxi services, which were available in Delhi before the COVID-19 pandemic but were discontinued, are now being considered for revival to provide affordable and convenient transportation options to passengers.
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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the main objective of the Delhi government’s transport policy is to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads and to ensure that commuters do not face any inconvenience in their daily commute.
He said the government is in constant talks with transportation network companies like Ola and Uber and expects them to prioritize shared rides, increase participation of women drivers and promote eco-friendly services.
Gupta said the upcoming meeting with transport network companies will discuss restarting shared taxi services, increasing the number of women drivers and exploring integration of personal electric vehicles in taxi services.
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He said the government is seriously deliberating on ways to ensure that fewer vehicles can carry a larger number of passengers in a safe, convenient and economical manner, thereby reducing road congestion and pollution levels.
According to the Chief Minister, this policy is not only a response to the current traffic challenges, but also an important step towards a long-term, sustainable and environment-friendly transportation model for Delhi.
Gupta said the government also aims to increase the number of women drivers in the city’s taxi services to provide safer and more reliable travel options to women passengers.
The Delhi government is strongly committed to ensuring that every vehicle in the capital is pollution free. To achieve this, automated commercial vehicle fitness testing stations are increasingly being installed.
The Chief Minister said the fitness center at Jhuljhuli is already operational and is testing about 70,000 vehicles annually, while the fitness center at Burari is being upgraded.
Two similar centers at Nand Nagari and Tehkhand are expected to be operational by March next year, he said, adding that these four centers will collectively be able to conduct fitness tests for about 2.5 to 3 lakh commercial vehicles annually.
The government has decided to set up five additional automated vehicle fitness testing stations at various DTC depots, all of which have received the necessary approvals. These stations will be set up at Bawana, Ghazipur, Savda Ghevra, GTK Depot and Dichau Kalan.
Various research reports have clearly established vehicular emissions as a major contributor to air pollution, Gupta said.
Some corridors of Delhi Metro Phase-5A have received in-principle approval from the Central Government, which will allow further expansion of the metro network. This expansion will reduce the pressure on road traffic and provide a permanent solution to pollution control.