6. Benefits of Battery Bus Zero Pollution Experience for NMC to run public Transport Lowest running cost Optimum size of bus (20-30 seats) for higher occupancy Better and cheaper than monorail, metro train etc. Access to un-served areas (Pin Code 422001) Would be 1st city in Maharashtra Image Improvement / Boost to tourism Increased Safety and Reduction in Accidents Government Subsidy Carbon Credits Increase of awareness among citizens about environmental issues
7. Challenges Political incompetence / Corruption Wasted Interests of selfish people / groups Resistance from Auto Rickshaw Drivers Bureaucratic road blocks
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9. Way Forward… Although battery operated bus has higher initial cost, benefits offered by the system outnumbered disadvantages by huge margin making it one of the most viable and environmental friendly mass transport option. Nashik as a city has all the potential to become one of most developed and happy city in the world. However, lack of will power to change has remained the biggest obstacle. We must become the part of change till it is too late… “ M” stands for “Maturity”