Odd-even scheme: Delhi govt slashes target by half, to rope in 3,000 extra private buses

The government Sunday conducted a trial run of around 750 private buses which will ply during the odd-even experiment. Rai also extended the registration date for private buses to enroll with the Delhi Transport Corporation, which will ply under the ‘DTC Paryavaran Bus Sewa’ during the 15-day-trial period.

Visiting the BBM bus depot Sunday morning, Rai said the government was only 300 buses short of meeting the 3,000 target which it hoped to achieve by the end of the day.

Rai interacted with drivers and conductors deployed on the private buses who conducted the trial run. “We have engaged old conductors on these buses. If the driver is new, the conductor will help him with the route,” said Rai.

A driver and a conductor told Rai that since it was a private bus, not many people were aware that they could use it. Rai told DTC officials to display ‘Paryavaran Bus’ stickers of on the private buses. Officials said the buses will also bear a DTC logo and a sticker to inform people that DTC passes will be accepted on the bus.

Police chief warns AAP volunteers against vigilantism

Warning AAP volunteers against any form of vigilantism, Delhi Police chief B S Bassi said they should “assist” and “act as told” while police enforce the odd-even scheme from January 1. “DP to enforce odd even REQUESTING GOVT: Volunteers to assist DP & to act as told. ALL NOTE: Rule of Law & Vigilantism are incompatible,” Bassi tweeted. The top cop also instructed volunteers to report to police, following which they shall be briefed and deployed as per an action plan.’

(with PTI inputs)