Wondering as to why am I saying thanks to Gurgaon newly opened toll when in fact it is making holes in our pockets? Don’t worry; you will get to know the reason as you go on reading this post.
Noida expressway was a big success when it was launched a long time back. On similar lines government started Gurgaon expressway which, after a long delay, opened this year. Initially there was chaos near the toll as it was launched in a flash without giving any intimation to the regular commuters. The habit of not making lines and not doing the work systematically added to this pandemonium. The smart tag which was also introduced instantaneously wasn’t good enough. First, it didn’t give commuters any discount, second a tedious form was required to be filled with photocopies of the RC, which doesn’t make any sense, and lastly it was not available everywhere. Also, there was no demarcation for various lines on the toll bridge.
After a while, thankfully authorities understood their mistake and tried correcting them. They started with demarcating the lines using roadblocks for about 0.5 kilometer, which came as a relief as everybody was forced to make lines. Thereafter, eradicating the tedious paper work required to get the smart tag and making it more accessible and cheap (it now starts from Rs500) which lead to more people opting for smart tags and reducing the rush in other lanes.
Now after around 5 months, people have started recognizing true value of making lines and some sense of discipline. Now I see people making lines, extending to 0.5 to 1 kilometer, without any roadblocks in between. The major challenge was to get this done for cab drivers which I thing has been achieved by Gurgaon expressway. I know these steps were initially taken to reduce the chaos but in fact they have been like a boon to the society. Authorities still have to go a long way to get things in right places but at least the start has been good.
I hope whenever next expressway gets launched – don’t know when and where – people will stick to this discipline.
Filed under: Society
wuuuuuhhhh
2 posts in one day!!!!
:O
shabaaash
what other post did u do???
and ya GGN expressway was real pain in A** earlier but it has come up the curve…. so anything new….
Start one about Arushi what does people think…
The other post is about “Layoffs”.
If you have something in mind and interested in write one, then give me the article and I will post it on your behalf. I will also try to write one on Arushi.