Chennai's IT corridor residents oppose BRTS proposal
5 years, 4 months ago

Chennai's IT corridor residents oppose BRTS proposal

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: As Metro Rail line along the Old Mahabalipuram Road is on the cards, the residents along the OMR questioned the need for dedicated corridors for the BRTS route from Saidapet to Siruseri. ‘‘When the government is launching new MTC buses, why is there a need for BRTS?’’ questioned Ramaswamy, who is a retired banker. ‘‘The residents fear that they’d no longer be able to use their private transport on the dedicated corridors,’’ said the consultant, who wished not to be named. ‘‘BRTS can release these better buses from congestion and ensure that they provide rapid, reliable, and affordable transport to all,’’ she said.

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New Indian Express  

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Hindustan Times  

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