Russian delegation meets Gopal Rai, enquires about odd-even rule

A delegation from Russia on Tuesday met Delhi Transport minister Gopal Rai and discussed the ongoing odd-even scheme aimed at curbing pollution and traffic congestion.

“The delegation discussed Delhi’s public transport system and the second phase of odd-even scheme as there is also traffic problem in capital Moscow of Russia,” Rai said.

The delegation headed by Sergey Andreykin, the first Deputy Head of the Department for Transport and Development of Transport Infrastructure, Government of Moscow, visited DTC Headquarters and observed the operation of CNG-run buses there.

“The problems in operation of urban transport - metro, rail and buses were discussed and the experiences of both the countries as to how to overcome these problems, were discussed at length,” a senior official said.