Here's another map of the transit network using the BMTC data shared by Sajjad thats shows route numbers and stop names. Might be of use to explore:
View Map <https://api.mapbox.com/styles/v1/planemad/cijp92dot000jcakwl2e3vm46.html?title=true&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGxhbmVtYWQiLCJhIjoiemdYSVVLRSJ9.g3lbg_eN0kztmsfIPxa9MQ#11.0/12.978073/77.560178/0> On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Nagesh Aras <nagesh.sa....@gmail.com> wrote: > Actually I should have started the *BMTC problems* list with the most > critical issue: > > The BMTC trips must be cheap, comfortable and reasonably fast, compared to > the citizen's own vehicle. > Only then would he think of switching. > > But BMTC journey offers none of these incentives: > > 1. It is not cheap, because the customer has to spend auto fare where > there is no BMTC coverage. > 2. It is not comfortable, because the buses are jam-packed, > dusty/unwashed, and poorly ventilated. > 3. It is not timely, because of excessively long routes, poor > connectivity and low frequencies. > > Many of these issues can be resolved by smarter deployment. > > > On Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 3:39:22 PM UTC+5:30, Nagesh Aras wrote: >> >> Wonderful visualization! >> >> I would like to join this effort. >> >> Bangalore roads are choked because many people still don't use public >> transport, because of issues (see below). >> If these issues are addressed, a lot of single-occupancy cars will vanish >> from the roads. >> >> First of all, we need to understand the daily movement of people in the >> city (mobile data?). >> Then BMTC can target large movements of private vehicles, by deploying >> convenient routes through the day. >> Most software parks are ready to share their employees' transport needs. >> >> Some major issues with BMTC are- >> >> 1. BMTC routes are typically too long, so even short-journey >> passengers are forced to use long-route buses, causing jam-packed buses. >> >> 2. The frequency of long-route buses cannot be adjusted freely to >> respond to the fluctuation in the number of passengers. >> >> 3. As buses are tied up with long routes, BMTC is unable to divert >> buses to meet to sudden increased demand at any major stop. >> >> 4. When long route buses get stuck in traffic, they fall behind their >> timetable by huge margins, and their arrival becomes unpredictable. >> >> 5. Drivers exploit this unpredictability by halting the bus outside >> software parks at the end of each shift. >> >> 6. BMTC pulls out most Volvo buses during peak hours and deploys them >> as contract buses for software parks. These contract buses carry very few >> commuters, and do not allow pass-holders or paying passengers to ride. >> As a result, the rest of the buses are jam-packed during peak hour. >> And since most buses are long-distance, this is an exhausting >> experience. >> >> 7. Buses that are meant for small trips and interior areas are plied >> on major roads. >> This decreases the frequency, and defeats their very purpose. >> >> 8. The BMTC app suffers from many shortcomings. It is not intuitive >> as Google Maps. >> A lot of buses are not shown in it. Further, it cannot show if the >> bus has empty seats. >> There are many usability issues, which are not being corrected. >> >> 9. Although BMTC has day pass, it has not introduced "through >> (transit) tickets". >> The through tickets are cheaper, which may attract many more >> passengers to BMTC. >> >> *** >> I have met the BMTC senior management, and they were ready to share >> route/ticketing data on a one-time basis. >> I guess they would not deny sharing of live data. >> >> - We need to specify what data is needed, and through which >> interface. >> - Their concern regarding excessive queries and overloading their >> servers can be addressed If this data can be mirrored on an outsider >> server >> first. >> >> I look forward to working with like-minded volunteers! >> >> Regards, >> Nagesh >> 9448239985 <094482%2039985> >> >> On Monday, June 5, 2017 at 12:15:58 AM UTC+5:30, srinivas kodali wrote: >>> >>> All, >>> >>> BMTC is inviting suggestions for new feeder routes in Bangalore. >>> >>> https://twitter.com/BMTC_Bangalore/status/870518764273516544 >>> >>> http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bmtc-seeks-pub >>> lic-opinion-on-priority-lanes/article18683094.ece >>> >>> In the past we sent them suggestions to improve there ITS application. >>> Sajjad's analyses of BMTC route network was also shared with them. >>> http://datameet.org/2016/02/14/analysing-bangalores-bus-network/ >>> >>> If people are interested, we could analyse some real-time GPS data and >>> other route information asking them to improve public transport further. >>> >>> An old repo of BMTC API's to access real-time GPS data >>> https://github.com/iotakodali/bmtc-realtime-api >>> >>> Regards, >>> Srinivas Kodali >>> www.lostprogrammer.com >>> >> -- > Datameet is a community of Data Science enthusiasts in India. 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