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Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
After Bengal's clean-air show, KP to double PUC-test kits
1 2 3 Kolkata: The Kolkata Traffic Police has received Rs 1.1 crore from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) on Friday to buy 30 new machines for measuring air pollution. This acquisition will more than double the city's capacity to monitor vehicle pollution. The tender process was completed earlier, and the work order has been released, sources said. All these machines are BS VI compliant. "There are currently 30-odd such machines at the disposal of the Anti Pollution Cell and 25 other traffic guards, all of them procured by KP around 11 years ago. But these are BS IV compliant, although BS VI-compliant vehicles have begun to hit the city," an officer said. Cops said they made the pitch in 2023 to get these machines, but various technical issues delayed their delivery through KMC. A Kolkata Police officer said the specific number of machines required by KP on the ground was determined after a survey. "While the plan is to give one machine to each guard, we are also planning to keep around seven machines for the AP Cell and the Special Raids section," an officer said. However, KP's plans to play a crucial role in improving the city's air will not be limited to checking vehicles for pollution. "At a time when Kolkata's air has got cleaner, Kolkata Police and other stakeholders are expected to get a larger share of grants to continue the good work. Some other proposals where KP can play a prominent role were also discussed in a recent meeting under the National Clean Air Programme," a source said. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Cops said they are procuring 30 more smoke meters to ramp up pollution tests across all guards. Special raids are being conducted against polluting vehicles, and the amended Motor Vehicles rules that attract enhanced fines are being enforced — violation of pollution norms invites a penalty of Rs 10,000 instead of Rs 1,000. Sources said the target date to bring down air pollution to a pre-set target level ends next year. "To achieve the goals by next year, yearly targets and missions were calibrated in the meeting," said a source. In 2023, Kolkata Police also proposed a Rs 31 crore equipment list — consisting of two Remote Sensing Devices, each worth Rs 3 crore; 400 licence reader cameras that use AI to identify public vehicles older than 15; and four drones to monitor garbage burning — in an effort to control air pollution in the city. The proposals have been submitted to KMC and other civic bodies. The development comes at a time when the state is prioritising pollution control in the city. Cops said their studies have shown three reasons for a rise in pollution, and all can be reversed through technical evaluation. "We found that a spurt in private vehicles and resultant slow traffic, coupled with old vehicles continuing to ply, and the burning of garbage, are all contributing to pollution" said an officer.
New Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
MTC to replace 100 old small buses with new BSVI-compliant vehicles in Chennai
CHENNAI: With the private mini buses all set to start operations in Chennai from the second week of June, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) has decided to replace 100 existing small buses with new ones. The state-run transport body, which caters to Chennai and its suburban regions, will procure 100 BSVI-compliant mini buses at an estimated cost of Rs 34 crore. Tenders were floated recently. These new vehicles will ply on existing routes and are intended to improve last-mile connectivity from metro stations and other key locations. T PrabhuShankar, managing director of MTC, told TNIE the current fleet of small buses has been in use for 11 years. 'These buses will be replaced with new ones. At this stage, we are not planning to expand the small bus fleet,' he said. To further strengthen last-mile connectivity, a joint study is under way with the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA). 'Based on the study's findings, we will explore the possibility of expanding small bus services wherever necessary,' he added. Currently, MTC operates 146 small buses in Chennai, including 56 that connect interior areas with metro rail stations. Of these, 22 buses function exclusively as feeder services for the metro. The remaining small buses serve as general public transport, particularly in areas that cannot accommodate larger buses. According to regulations, standard MTC buses require a minimum road width of 40 feet. To provide connectivity in interior areas with narrower roads (20 to 30 feet wide), small buses were introduced in the city in 2013. At present, small buses serve eight metro stations: Koyambedu, CMBT, Thirumangalam, Alandur, Chennai Airport, Wimco Nagar, Guindy, and Little Mount. MTC officials noted work is ongoing to develop new feeder routes for metro stations in high-demand areas. 'CUMTA's study will also identify feeder routes for all metro stations. This initiative will benefit both MTC and metro rail services,' they said. Meanwhile, private mini buses approved by the state transport department will operate in seven zones within Chennai, as well as the Avadi and Tambaram city corporations. The designated route lengths will range between 10 and 20 kilometres.
Business Upturn
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
Ashok Leyland secures Rs 183.80 crore order for 543 BSVI diesel buses from Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Ashok Leyland has secured a significant order from the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation for the supply of 543 BSVI diesel chassis and fully built buses. This contract, valued at approximately ₹183.80 crores, is set to be executed between June 2025 and December 2025. Awarded through the standard tendering process, the order follows prudent business norms and does not involve any adverse terms or conditions. This is a domestic contract, both in terms of the awarding authority and the supply destination. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, a domestic entity, has chosen Ashok Leyland to fulfill this large-scale transportation order. It's important to note that neither Ashok Leyland's promoters nor their group companies have any financial or business interest in the awarding entity. The contract underscores Ashok Leyland's strong foothold in India's commercial vehicle sector and reflects growing demand for BSVI-compliant public transportation solutions across the country. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
