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TECHNOLOGY VISION 2035

8.2.5 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE ROAD TRANSPORT
MISSION PLAN I
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PUBLIC BUS SYSTEM TO MEET SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
REQUIREMENTS
(a) Restructuring of fare for public bus service based on cost
of operation.

(b) Effective utilization of public transport by using suitable
bus size depending upon route load.

(c) Easy access of public transport system for all vulnerable
groups as students, elderly and persons with disabilities,
women etc.

(d) Suitable arrangement for safe conditions on public
transport vehicles.

(e) Standardize ticketing on all public transport vehicles.
(f) Reduced fare on public transport for all vulnerable groups
including students, elderly and persons with disabilities,
women etc.

MISSION PLAN II
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SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF FUNDING ROAD MAINTENANCE BY
APPLYING “USER-PAYS” PRINCIPLE
(a) Establish dedicated tax on fuel and increased license fee
for heavy vehicles.
(b) Increase dedicated sources of funding for the Road
Maintenance Fund.
(c) Increase and enforce penalties on overweight vehicles.

(d) Increase resilience of road network to hazards.

(e) Produce and implement a formal hazard mitigation
strategy and a disaster management contingency plan for
the road transport sector.

(f) Design, build and retrofit road infrastructure to meet
current and projected hazard events.

MISSION PLAN III
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PROMOTE USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT OVER PRIVATE CAR
TRAVEL
(a) Develop and implement public education and sensitization
programs to advertise the benefits of public transport.

(b) Increase attractiveness, comfort and efficiency of public
transport system.

(c) Provide secure park and ride facilities.

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