Question : SINGLE TICKETING SYSTEM



(a) whether the Union Government has directed the State Governments to integrate different modes of transport under Single Ticketing System; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT(SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a)&(b): National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) has been formulated by the Government in April, 2006 which envisages integration of all modes of public transport system to offer a seamless system enabling the users to use a single ticket over all such systems. Further, Multi-model integration to provide seamless travel has been made one of the condition of sanction under the scheme launched by the Government for funding procurement of buses for Urban Transport Systems under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) under the 2nd economic stimulus package.