Summary:
The public transportation system, the policy says, will continue to play the role of main mass transport system provider for inter-State and intra-city routes. The policy’s objective is to promote a shift of demand from road transport to public and rail transport for de-congesting the roads and boost economic growth. more-inThe government has come out with a multi-modal transport policy aimed at addressing the growing vehicular traffic and revamping the public transportation system in the Union Territory. A “safe transport system” as per the road safety policy of the government will be established and action taken to prevent accidents and minimise the number of potential victims. Investment will be encouraged in rail-based urban transport system in congested inter/intra city routes and introduce high-speed intercity passenger rail service and sub-urban rail system on main line routes..