City bus transport privatisation - Its impact with special reference to Delhi Transport Corporation
By: Dhameja, Nand.
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ArticlePublisher: 2001Description: p.178-196.Subject(s): Privatization - India - Delhi | Delhi Transport Corporation | Transport - India - Delhi | Transport - India - Delhi | Road transport - India - Delhi | Road transport
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Indian Journal of Public AdministrationSummary: Nationalisation of road transport was aimed at providing citizens a reliable, affordable and comfortable public transport system. In spite of subsidies, monopoly over the routes and frequent writings-off of loans and dues, state road transport corporations in most of the states are financial wrecks. The increasing population in a megapolis like Delhi has put pressure on the city bus service which is already in shambles. This article studies various aspects of the attempt at privatisation of public transport in Delhi. The study evaluates the impact of privatisation on the commuters, road users, city traffic and the DTC itself. - Reproduced
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 47, Issue no: 2 | Available | AR50551 |
Nationalisation of road transport was aimed at providing citizens a reliable, affordable and comfortable public transport system. In spite of subsidies, monopoly over the routes and frequent writings-off of loans and dues, state road transport corporations in most of the states are financial wrecks. The increasing population in a megapolis like Delhi has put pressure on the city bus service which is already in shambles. This article studies various aspects of the attempt at privatisation of public transport in Delhi. The study evaluates the impact of privatisation on the commuters, road users, city traffic and the DTC itself. - Reproduced
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