Transport Tales

Projected Allocation Total AMC Budget (2026-27): ₹16,500 crore (Estimated 10% increase) Recommended AMTS Budget: ₹1,500 crore (~9% of total budget) As Ahmedabad moves towards a sustainable and efficient transit system, increasing the budget for public transport is essential to enhance services, promote electrification, and improve urban mobility. Proposed Public Transport Budget 1. Recommended Increase Ideal Budget Share: 9% of the total city budget Proposed Budget for Public Transport: ₹1,500 crore 2. Allocation Breakdown (₹1,500 crore) Category Amount (₹ crore) Percentage of Transit Budget Bus Fleet Expansion & Electrification 700 46.7% Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) Expansion 280 18.7% Multimodal Transport Hubs 200 13.3% Smart Ticketing & Digital Infrastructure 140 9.3% Road & Bus Stop Infrastructure 150 10% Maintenance & Operations 30 2% Utilization of Funds Bus Fleet Expansion & Full Electrification ...

  Ahmedabad’s public transport system must undergo a major transformation. The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS), currently operating with nearly 1,000 buses, should expand its fleet to a staggering 4,000 buses within the next five years. What will make this expansion truly remarkable is that all new additions should be electric, aligning with global sustainability goals and significantly reducing the city's carbon footprint. However, such a large-scale transition requires careful planning in terms of electrical infrastructure, charging stations, and the integration of intelligent transport systems. The Need for Expansion Ahmedabad’s growing population and urban expansion demand an efficient and environmentally friendly public transport system. The current fleet of AMTS buses is struggling to accommodate the increasing number of commuters, resulting in overcrowding, delays, and increased reliance on private vehicles. The expansion of the bus fleet must: Reduce traffic co...