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URBAN TRANSPORT

transport, SMC facilities such as Tax, Swimming pool, provide a convenient and affordable transport system to
GYM, Library, etc. and the same reduces the use of paper people. The city has developed interchanges and
tickets. terminals to connect people to their destination with less
waiting time. Government regulated services have
TRANSFERABILTY:
outperformed the private bus transit market with efforts to
Surat is the only city in India to have all types of
ensure service levels and an aim to make public transport
integration in transport system i.e. physical, fare,
a preferred choice to commute.
institutional, technological integration. Besides, Surat
The project has brought about a revolutionary change in
has various ongoing projects that are under the
the standard of living of the people living in the area
implementation stage under the smart city mission. The
through easy access to health and urban facilities.
project regarding Mobility has also driven several
Because of affordable fares, commuters can save a lot of
Delegates within the country and on an international
money. The labour can easily move to the nearby cities to
scale. The Delegates from various cities from India have
work for their livelihood.
understood the importance of various integration required
in the public transport system from Surat. Hence, the This project has given an opportunity for the citizens of
public transport system of Surat city is taken up as a case the city to travel safely, conveniently and comfortably to
their destinations which were not the case before city bus
study for different cities and towns.
system and BRTS system got operated in the city.
LESSON LEARNED:
Impacts include relief from congestion, improved safety,
This project has set a benchmark in displaying the
affordable city mobility options for economically weaker
capacity to transform the public transport market from
section. Also, the project provides opportunities for
negligible to remarkable growth within a short time
transit-oriented development/promote the compact city,
frame. The city has planned integrated public transport
and enable integration with other modes.
with integrated planning, infrastructure and operation to

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