Overview
- The Transport Department will test the system at 10 locations, starting in New Delhi and near the Delhi High Court.
- At the press of a button, a speaker will announce route options, stops before the destination, expected waits, crowding levels and fares.
- The setup will capture daily ridership for DTC, including male and female counts, to guide service planning.
- Officials say a broader redevelopment could follow, with up to 1,397 shelters upgraded under a PPP that recovers costs through advertising rights.
- Detailed implementation and contracting plans are slated for April, and any expansion will depend on pilot performance.