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The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has invited bids from public transport operators to run feeder bus services for Mumbai Metro Line 3. This initiative aims to improve last-mile connectivity for commuters, linking 27 underground stations to nearby residential and commercial areas. The service will begin in phases, with trial operations for Line 3 starting in October. The plan involves 92 proposed routes managed through a Public-Private Partnership model, utilizing GPS-tracked electric buses, aligning with MMRC's goal to offer eco-friendly transport and reduce road congestion in Mumbai.
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has invited bids from public transport operators (PTOs) to manage feeder bus services for Mumbai Metro Line 3. This move aims to improve last-mile connectivity for commuters using the new metro line, which runs from Colaba to Bandra and SEEPZ. Advertisement
The proposed feeder bus plan will serve 27 stations along Metro Line 3. This metro line spans 33.5 kilometers, with all its stations located underground. Feeder buses are expected to provide easy access between metro stations and surrounding residential and commercial areas. The MMRC plans to roll out this service in phases.
The first phase will cover six key stations: SEEPZ, MIDC, Marol Naka, Airport, Sahar Road, and Gundavli. A total of 92 routes have been proposed for these services. The bidding process is open to both small and large bus operators, and each chosen operator will manage routes through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for the services was issued recently, on July 17, with submissions due by August 27. The selected operators will be required to use GPS-tracked mini and midi electric buses, in line with MMRC's goal to provide eco-friendly public transport options. Feeder bus operations are scheduled to begin three months after trial services start for Metro Line 3, which is set to commence in October.
Ranjit Singh Deol, Director (Planning) at MMRC, stated that feeder services were a key step for smooth integration between Metro stations and nearby areas. He added that the plan aimed to reduce dependence on private vehicles and ease road congestion in Mumbai, a city known for its traffic challenges. Feeder bus models similar to this are already in place in other Indian cities like Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Delhi.
The MMRC is also working with various other bodies, including private developers, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada). This collaboration aims to integrate pick-up and drop-off points, provide clear signage, and improve pedestrian infrastructure around metro stations, ensuring a seamless experience for commuters.
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