Intelligent Transportation System Launched for Commonwealth Games 2010

Strategic Insights -

Visitors to the Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi will have access to an intelligent transportation system, enabling them to plan their itinerary online or through mobile phones. The system, developed jointly by Thetis SpA of Italy, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, and auto major Ashok Leyland, provides information on bus and metro timings in the National Capital Region. The system will be tested and supervised during the games and may be continued after the event if the government is interested. The initiative is part of the STADIUM project, a joint venture between India and the European Union under the 7th Framework Programme of the European Commission.

Key Takeaways:

  • The intelligent transportation system will provide online and mobile access to information on bus and metro timings in the National Capital Region.
  • The system was developed jointly by Thetis SpA of Italy, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, and auto major Ashok Leyland.
  • The system will be tested and supervised during the Commonwealth Games 2010 and may be continued after the event if the government is interested.
  • Over 60,000 people, including athletes, referees, media, and workforce, are expected to visit the capital during the Games.
  • An additional 150,000 visitors per day are expected to visit the capital during the Games.
  • The system aims to deliver reliable transport services for relevant customers in a time-efficient and cost-effective manner.

Statistics:

  • Over 60,000 people are expected to visit the capital during the Games.
  • An additional 150,000 visitors per day are expected to visit the capital during the Games.
  • 60,000 + 150,000 = 210,000 expected visitors per day during the Games.
  • The system aims to provide reliable transport services for relevant customers in a time-efficient and cost-effective manner.
  • The system will be enabled through a partnership between Thetis SpA, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, and Ashok Leyland.

Sources:

  • "Visitors to forthcoming Commonwealth Games in New Delhi to get intelligent transport system." Asia Pulse, September 28, 2022 (exact wording from original text).
  • "Pragmatic India and European Union Joint Research Initiative - STADIUM." PTI (the exact wording from original text).