Soon, pay Rs 2K for obstructing bus lanes

Delhiites will soon have to pay a fine of Rs 2,000 for obstructing the plying of buses on their dedicated lanes as the AAP government on Tuesday announced that a rule will be brought into effect within a week. The government’s decision comes just four days after the car rationing odd-even scheme, which Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal termed a “success”, was wrapped up.

“We have decided to impose a fine of Rs 2,000 on those who park their cars on dedicated bus lanes or encroach upon it or cause obstructions to the plying of buses. “We will not have any problem if cars and other vehicles are plying on bus lanes, but if someone obstructs operation of buses on dedicated bus lane, he or she will be challaned,” Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.

With the government aiming at promoting public transport and shortening travel time of bus passengers, Sisodia said, “If buses get sufficient space, people will reach their destination on time. People who travel by private vehicles may also then think about travelling in buses.” An official said the government will impose the fine on violators under Motor Vehicle Act by issuing an order similar to the one issued during CWG 2010.