Question : DEVELOPMENT OF SKY BUS PROJECT IN GOA



(a) the latest status of development of the Sky bus project in Goa, alongwith its objectives;

(b) whether any extension of term has been granted to the committee appointed by the Government for this project; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT( SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD )

(a): The `Sky Bus` is at a developmental stage and is undergoing trials on test track of 1.6 km constructed at Goa by the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). This has the potential for use as an urban public transport system but only after its safety, carrying capacity, etc., are established through the ongoing trials.

(b)&(c): The Committee appointed for evaluating the system has held several meetings. The Committee was set up in December, 2003 and its term was extended up to June,2005.