(a) whether the dispute between the Government of U.P. and Delhi pertaining
to bus transport has not been resolved even after the intervention of the
Hon’ble Court ;
(b) Whether the Government is aware of the problems being faced by the people
from Delhi and vice versa to reach their work places; and
(c) the action being taken by the Central Government to resolve the problem ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) As per the provisions of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the State Governments
can enter into agreements for operation of bus services between them. The
procedure for entering into such agreements has been prescribed under section
88 (5) of the M.V.Act, 1988. The Court has not given any direction to this Department
in the matter relating to the dispute between Government of U.P. and Delhi for bus
transport services.
(b)&(c) Road Transport falls under the purview of State Governments.It is for the
concerned States to provide efficient, well coordinated passenger transport services
for its people.