The real cost of Delhis BRT ; Despite the failure of the Pune administration to successfully implement a bus corridor , the Delhi government is implementing a 5.8 km stretch of BRT with segregated corridors for buses, cars, cycles and pedestrians.

Despite the failure of the Pune administration to successfullyimplement a bus corridor , the Delhi government is implementing a5.8 km stretch of BRT with segregated corridors for buses, cars,cycles and pedestrians. It appears to have made a complete hash ofit. And the costs have been escalating, too.

Cost of chaos

Capital cost: Rs 100 crore

Quick-fix solution: Convert existing Chirag Dilli flyover intoclover leaf at a capital cost of Rs 200 crore

Average time taken to complete 5.8 km during rush-hour in apassenger vehicle

Before construction: 20 minutes

After construction: 35-45 minutes

Average fuel wastage per day: 10,000 …