LG red-flags govt’s proposed app-based premium bus service

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has refused to give a go-ahead to the AAP government’s ambitious ‘app-based premium bus service’ which was to be rolled out from June 1 and sought explanation from Transport Commissioner Sanjay Kumar for “misusing” his name while issuing a notification in this regard.

A senior Delhi government official, however, said the LG has asked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to give a re-look into the proposed scheme. The move may trigger another round of confrontation between the LG’s Office and the Kejriwal government which have been at loggerheads over a range of issues.

“The LG has refused to give go-ahead to the government’s notified app-based premium bus scheme which was not introduced as per laid down rules. The LG has also sought explanation from the transport commissioner and asked him to file his reply within three days,” a source said.

Earlier this month, the Delhi Cabinet had approved the scheme to allow app-based bus service in the national Capital on the lines of app-based taxis services. Sources further said Kumar was also asked by the LG why he did not apprise the Cabinet that the scheme is in violation of rules.

Earlier this week, Delhi government had notified app-based premium bus scheme through which Delhiites would be able to book their seat in a bus through their smart phones on the lines of app-based taxi services.