The state-run Uttar Pradesh State Street Transport Company (UPSRTC) has been given a fortnight to prepared an alternate location for operation of quick and lengthy distance buses from Ghaziabad because the state authorities has permitted the bids for the redevelopment of three bus stations — ISBT Kaushambi, Sahibabad and Old Bus Stand. The officers stated they’re engaged on the plan and can finalise the choice places quickly.
The redevelopment plan covers completely different bus terminals throughout the state, together with Ghaziabad’s three stations of ISBT Kaushambi (24,284 sq. metres), Sahibabad (15,000 sq. metres) and Old Bus Stand (10,000 sq. metres).
The federal government, in December 2022, determined to name for bids for the redevelopment undertaking on a design, construct, finance, function and switch foundation with the involvement of personal gamers.
“The bid course of is full and corporations have been recognized. They’ll quickly signal a proper contract with us and begin the work. The redevelopment plan for ISBT Kaushambi is estimated to value ₹261 crore whereas the Old Bus Stand might be redeveloped at a value of ₹125 crore. The work is probably going to begin this 12 months and we’ll quickly finalise various places from the place buses might be quickly operated. About 800 buses function out of those two stations, together with 350 lengthy distance buses operated out of ISBT Kaushambi,” stated Kesri Nandan Chuadhary, regional supervisor, UPSRTC.
The modalities for the Sahibabad bus station are but to be labored out, stated officers.
Officers stated of the 600 buses working from ISBT Kaushambi, they are going to shift 350 long-distance buses to close to ISBT Anand Vihar and it will hike the fare by about ₹27, which is charged as entry tax in Delhi.
“The opposite buses are for brief distance commute and we’ll function them from close to ISBT Kaushambi. So, the quick distance passengers won’t have a fare hike. Equally, we function about 200 quick distance buses from the Old Bus Stand and these might be shifted to an alternate location close by. On this connection, we’ve recognized a land close to Arthala. The places might be finalised quickly,” Chaudhary stated.
The officers stated the relocation of buses might be momentary until the time growth takes place and primary facilities are supplied at various places.
Beneath the redevelopment plan, the bus stations might be redeveloped as state-of-the-art multi-storeyed amenities which might be outfitted with all trendy facilities for passengers, together with eating places, consuming joints and different amenities.
This January, the state authorities made provisions for a flooring space ratio (FAR) of 4 at these stations, which fall beneath the transit-oriented growth (TOD) zones, whereas non-TOD websites have been allowed a FAR of two.5.
The ISBT at Kaushambi falls beneath the TOD zone due to its proximity to the Metro community and likewise to the upcoming Regional Fast Transit System undertaking. The Old Bus Stand falls in the non-TOD zone.
An elevated FAR signifies that there’s extra scope for vertical growth on the stations beneath the redevelopment plan.
The redevelopment plan would come with business complexes, malls, meals chains, stores, parking for passengers, motels and different amenities, officers stated.
The event of bus stations shall be accomplished in two years and about 40% of the power areas can be accomplished by seven years as per the rules issued by the federal government in January.
