Delhi govt to conduct online survey for mega car pool plan

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
source:http://www.zeenews.com/

As part of its efforts to implement a mega car pool plan, the Delhi Government will soon start collecting information from motorists about their travel needs and timings.

"We will conduct an online survey from May 29 inviting motorists to give their inputs which will help us formulate the detailed environment-friendly scheme as per their travel requirements," a senior official from Transport department told.

The concept which was mooted last year by the state Transport department is aimed at encouraging motorists to travel together and thereby save money, fuel and reduce global warming and traffic on the roads.

The questionnaire seeking details of travel by the motorists has been uploaded in the website of the transport department, asking them to fill it by June 16.

He said as the pan-city mega car plan will connect users through smart cards and a central nodal agency, it will serve as a possible solution to the city's traffic woes, in addition to improving the public transport system.

"Presently cars typically carry one or two commuters, meaning inefficient use of limited road space as well more fuel usage and emission," the official said.