Ahmedabad Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), which commenced commercial operations on the RTO-Dilli Darwaja on Wednesday night, was well received by commuters on the first day.

BRT officials said that in the first three hours of operation on Wednesday, about 800 people on board the BRT on the road. “We never expected such good response for this route on Thursday, but as the number of collection for the first session was approximately 2 h, there was hope that this road will also be a success,” said a senior officer in Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited.

This is the first time, crossed the river and BRTS was Dudheshwar, Dilli Darwaza and Lakhudi Talavadi area of ​​the walled city.

AJL official said about 3,600 passengers, the route along the BRTS Dilli Darwaja Thursday. Proceeds from the first eight hours ending at fourteen, was about Rs 5253.

“We expect passenger numbers to increase as markets, schools and offices again on Friday after two days of festivities. BRTS reduce travel time Vadaj Dilli Darwaza as it travels over the new bridge and Dudheshwar Vadaj. AMTS bus requires more time because it is always income tax and then go to Dilli Darwaza on Shahpura, “said an official AJL.

The team hopes AJL this route is used most often in the morning and afternoon class work Ramdev Pir not Tekro. It remains to see how many people use the BRT on the western side of town to the train station Kalupur.

AJL official said four buses are pressed into service for the RTO-Dilli Darwaza path. “It’s average, would be buses every 10-12 minutes, and during peak hours, all of eight minutes. The frequency will be gradually increased demand and increased passenger load,” the official said.