(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?
(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?
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.