Question : NON MOTORISED URBAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM

(a) whether the Government proposes to levy dedicated taxes on private car owners for funding non-motorised urban public transport systems;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to encourage development and sale of lighter and more efficient bicycles;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether there is a proposal to provide funds for mass rapid transport system in States;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and (g) the measures taken or proposed to be taken for expediting action with regard to implementation of the above proposals?

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

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c)&(d): The draft National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) envisages promoting non-motorised transport like bicycles etc.

(e)&(f): It is proposed to provide Central financial assistance to facilitate the development of mass transport systems in large cities.

(g): The NUTP is intended to motivate States to take the necessary initiatives to improve the transport system in their cities, with appropriate support from the Central Government.