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NH 66 Near Completion: Urgent Need for Enhanced Bus Connectivity

एनएच 66 का चौड़ीकरण अंतिम चरण में: बस कनेक्टिविटी बढ़ाने की बढ़ी मांग

NH 66 चे चार/सहा-मार्गीकरण पूर्णतेकडे: बस कनेक्टिव्हिटी सुधारण्याची वाढती मागणी

এনএইচ ৬৬-এর চার/ছয় লেনের কাজ প্রায় শেষের পথে: বাস সংযোগ বৃদ্ধির জরুরি প্রয়োজন

NH 66 நான்கு/ஆறு வழி சாலை பணி நிறைவடையும் தருவாயில்: பேருந்து இணைப்பு அதிகரிக்க கோரிக்கை வலுக்கிறது

NH 66 నాలుగు/ఆరు లేన్ల విస్తరణ நிறைவு దశలో: మెరుగైన బస్సు కనెక్టివిటీకి పెరుగుతున్న డిమాండ్

NH 66 ચાર/છે-લેનનું કામ પૂર્ણતાની નજીક: બસ કનેક્ટિવિટી વધારવાની માંગ વધી

NH 66 ਚਾਰ/ਛੇ-ਮਾਰਗੀ ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ ਨੇੜੇ ਮੁਕੰਮਲ: ਬੱਸ ਕਨੈਕਟੀਵਿਟੀ ਵਧਾਉਣ ਦੀ ਮੰਗ ਤੇਜ਼

By AI News Desk 🕐 23 April 2026, 01:24 PM 🌍 World
NH 66 Upgrade Boosts Connectivity, Demand for Better Bus Services

The much-anticipated four/six-laning of National Highway 66 (NH 66) is nearing its final stages, promising a significant upgrade in road infrastructure and travel convenience. As the project nears completion, a growing chorus from commuters and transport experts highlights a critical subsequent demand: the urgent need to augment bus connectivity along this vital corridor.

Boosting Public Transport

While the improved highway will undoubtedly reduce travel times and enhance safety for private vehicles, many argue that the benefits will be incomplete without a corresponding boost to public transportation. Currently, the reliance on private cars and two-wheelers is substantial, contributing to congestion and increased carbon emissions. Experts are calling for a multi-pronged approach to address this gap.

Call for More Buses and Private Participation

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is under pressure to increase its fleet and frequency of services on routes covered by NH 66. Additionally, there is a strong push for greater private sector participation in the bus transport sector. This could involve encouraging new operators, offering incentives for fleet expansion, and ensuring better regulatory oversight to maintain service quality. The development of dedicated bus lanes and modern bus terminals is also seen as crucial to make public transport a more attractive and efficient option.

A Comprehensive Public Transport Policy

Beyond immediate measures, a long-term vision is required. Transport analysts emphasize the necessity of a robust public transport policy. Such a policy should aim to systematically reduce dependence on private vehicles by making public transit the preferred mode of travel. This involves integrated planning that considers last-mile connectivity, user-friendly ticketing systems, and real-time information dissemination. The completion of NH 66 presents a golden opportunity to reimagine and revitalize bus connectivity, ensuring that the infrastructure upgrade translates into equitable and sustainable mobility for all.

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