Gurgaon: GMRL is planning to develop the upcoming Sector 45 metro station as a pilot for multi-modal integration, aimed at creating seamless connectivity between metro services, buses, e-rickshaws, app-based taxis, pedestrians and other modes of transport.
Officials have held preliminary talks to integrate the upcoming metro corridor with Gurugaman bus services, aiming to boost last-mile connectivity and commuter convenience. A senior official said Sector 45 station has been identified as the first site for the integration model before it is replicated at other stations.
“We are planning Sector 45 as a pilot for multi-modal integration. The idea is to create infrastructure where buses, e-rickshaws, app-based taxi services, pedestrians and even public bike-sharing systems can seamlessly connect with the metro station. Right now, discussions are focused on physical integration and infrastructure planning,” the official said.
Officials said the planning exercise involves identifying designated areas for buses, pick-up and drop-off zones, pedestrian pathways, e-rickshaw stands and bicycle parking so that commuters can switch between different modes of transport with minimal inconvenience.
“Multi-modal integration essentially means enabling commuters to complete their journey using multiple transport systems in a smooth and coordinated manner. Someone travelling from home to office may walk to a station, take a metro and then use a bus or e-rickshaw for the last stretch,” the official added.
Apart from physical infrastructure, agencies also discussed information sharing, operational coordination and integration of ticketing systems between metro and bus services.
Officials said discussions were also held on the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), which would allow commuters to use a single card across different public transport systems, including metro and buses.
“We are also looking at operational and information integration. Passengers should be able to access details about bus routes and metro timings easily. Eventually, commuters should be able to use a common mobility card across systems,” the official said.
The meeting was attended by officials from GMCBL, GMRL and technical consultants associated with the metro project. Further consultations with different stakeholders are expected before the plan is finalised, the official said.
Akanksha Gupta is a journalist with The Times of India. She write...
Read MoreAkanksha Gupta is a journalist with The Times of India. She writes on infrastructure development, civic issues, and the concerns of RWAs in Gurgaon. Her stories focus on problems people face in the city and aims to bring attention to gaps in services.
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