Bangalore: May 29, 2013:
KSRTC bagged “UITP (International Association of Public Transport) Regional Information Technology Award for its “Intelligent Transport System (ITS) in Mysore City” at the 60th UITP World Congress being held in Geneva.
International Association of Public Transport (UITP) “Grow with Public Transport Awards’’ aim to reward stakeholders who have formulated and implemented innovative solutions that contribute to more and better public transport worldwide. UITP had received more than 240 applications from over 40 countries.
KSRTC’s Intelligent Transport System (ITS) is nation’s first ITS, implemented at an estimated cost of Rs. 20.13 crore in 500 buses, 105 Bus Stops, 6 Bus Terminals & 45 platforms with the support of World Bank and Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India. It provides real time information about bus arrival and departure, real time PIS data through SMS and website, reduction in waiting time, traffic congestion and improves efficiency of traffic operations.
