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{{short description|Bus rapid transit system in Ahmedabad}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox Public transit
| name = ''Janmarg''
| image = Janmarg_logo_new.jpg
| imagesize =
| image2 = Ahmedabad BRTS.jpg
| caption2 = Bus, station and dedicated corridor near Shivranjani Cross Roads
| image2size =
| owner = [[Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation|AMC]], [[Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority|AUDA]], [[Government of Gujarat]]
| locale = [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], India
| transit_type = [[Bus rapid transit]]
| lines = 14 (11 bi-directional, 2 circular, 1 shuttle) (June 2018)
| stations = 162 (Stations + cabins) <ref name=ggdec14>{{cite web|url=http://deshgujarat.com/2014/12/24/amts-to-use-brts-lane-on-two-stretches-cm-to-dedicate-new-brts-corridors-routes-buses-bus-stations-tomorrow/|title = AMTS to use BRTS lane on two stretches, CM to dedicate new BRTS corridors, routes, buses, bus-stations tomorrow|date = 24 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="dga">{{cite news | url=http://deshgujarat.com/2012/12/25/modi-opens-two-new-brts-routes/ | title=Modi opens two new BRTS routes | work=DeshGujarat | date=25 December 2012 | agency=DeshGujarat.Com | access-date=5 January 2013 | location=Ahmedabad}}</ref><ref name="Ahmedabad BRTS">{{cite web | url=http://www.ahmedabadbrts.org/web/operationplanmap.html | title=Janmarg Routes | publisher=Janmarg Ltd.-AMC | work=CEPT | access-date=4 January 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304130638/http://www.ahmedabadbrts.org/web/operationplanmap.html | archive-date=4 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
| daily_ridership = 1,35,000 - 1,50,000 (March 2018)<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/the-missing-last-mile-link/articleshow/63550839.cms | title=The missing last-mile link | date=31 March 2018 | first=Sarfaraz | last=Shaikh | newspaper=The Times of India | access-date=16 August 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/ahmedabad-bus-users-down-25-in-a-decade/articleshow/64877102.cms|title = BRTS: Ahmedabad bus users down 25% in a decade! | Ahmedabad News - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref name="july18a">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/brt-traffic-stagnant-despite-bigger-network-fleet/articleshow/64936831.cms|title = BRT traffic stagnant despite bigger network, fleet | Ahmedabad News - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
| chief_executive = Kirit Parmar (Director), [[Mayor of Ahmedabad]]<br/><br/>Lochan Sehra (Chairman), Municipal Commissioner of AMC
| headquarters = Ground Floor, Dr. Ramanbhai Patel Bhavan, West Zone Office, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, [[Usmanpura]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| began_operation = 14 October 2009
| operator = Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL)
| vehicles = 175 diesel buses 140Electric Buses.<ref name="busnu2016">{{cite web | last=Offensive | first=Marking Them | title=Anger spills over to streets in Ahmedabad | website=Ahmedabad Mirror | date=21 July 2016 | url=http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/ahmedabad/others/Anger-spills-over-to-streets-in-Ahmedabad/articleshow/53308587.cms | access-date=23 July 2016 | archive-date=25 September 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160925114944/http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/ahmedabad/others/Anger-spills-over-to-streets-in-Ahmedabad/articleshow/53308587.cms | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="dbus2015">{{cite web | title=Bus services opting for diesel over cleaner CNG | website=The Times of India | date=21 December 2015 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Bus-services-opting-for-diesel-over-cleaner-CNG/articleshow/50264279.cms | access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref> (250 AC buses)<ref name=2017numbers>{{cite web|url=http://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/brts-smart-cards-go-kaput-45000-users-get-affected/articleshow/59259914.cms|title=Ahmedabad News – Latest & Br}}</ref>
| system_length = {{convert|125|km|mi}} (with {{convert|89|km|mi}} dedicated corridor)<ref name="july18a"/>
| website = [http://www.ahmedabadbrts.org Ahmedabad BRTS]
}}

'''''Janmarg''''', also known as '''Ahmedabad BRTS''', is a [[bus rapid transit|bus rapid transit system]] in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], India. It is operated by Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited, a subsidiary of [[Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation]] and others. It is designed by [[CEPT University]].<ref name="owa"/><ref name="abrt">{{cite web | url=http://www.niua.org/projects/tpt/AHMEDABAD%20BRTS.pdf | title=Ahmedabad BRTS:Urban Transport Initiatives in India: Best Practices in PPP | publisher=National Institute of Urban Affairs | year=2010 | access-date=5 January 2013 | pages=18–48}}</ref> It was inaugurated in October 2009. The network expanded to {{convert|89|km|mi}} by December 2017 with daily ridership of 3,49,000 passengers.<ref name="x12016"/> BRTS won several nation and international awards for design, implementation and operation. It was rated Silver on [[BRT Standard]] in 2013.

==History==
Ahmedabad has a population of more than 6.3 million and an extended population of 7.2 million. It is the [[List of most populous cities in India|sixth largest city]] and [[List of most populous metropolitan areas in India|seventh largest metropolitan area]] of India. The [[bus rapid transport]] system was created to serve a growing population.

In 2005, feasibility study reports were prepared by the state project development agency, Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board, and later by [[CEPT University]]. The study was headed by H. M. Shivanand Swamy; an economist, urban planner and associate director of CEPT. The project was sanctioned by the [[Ministry of Urban Development (India)|Ministry of Urban Development]] under [[JNNURM]] program in 2005.<ref name="abrt"/><ref name=oia/>

Technical procedures were started in 2006.<ref name=oia>{{cite news | url=http://news.oneindia.in/2006/05/04/ahmedabad-kicks-500-integrated-brts.html | title=Ahmedabad kicks off 500-cr integrated BRTS | work=One India News | date=4 May 2006 | access-date=5 January 2013}}</ref>
CEPT designed the system after detailed analysis.<ref name="abrt"/><ref name="ama">{{cite news | url=http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=3&contentid=20090801200908010326309211a8adccc | title=Ahmedabad BRTS is the best, says expert | work=[[Ahmedabad Mirror]] | date=1 August 2009 | agency=Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. | access-date=5 January 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222173942/http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=3&contentid=20090801200908010326309211a8adccc | archive-date=22 February 2012 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Based on an analysis of the socio-economic factors, travel demand patterns, road network characteristics, the metro plan and the existing [[Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service]] (AMTS) route network, a network of roads covering about 155 kilometres in length was identified for developing the BRTS.<ref name="abrt"/>

The system is named ''Janmarg'', which means ''the people's way'' in [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]].<ref name=unn/> Trial running started in July 2009. The first corridor connecting Pirana to RTO Junction was opened to public on 14 October 2009 by then the Chief Minister of [[Gujarat]], [[Narendra Modi]].<ref name="abrt"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/modi-launches-brt-attack-on-critics/529223/|title=Modi launches BRT, attack on critics|work=The Indian Express }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-10-16/ahmedabad/28059420_1_brts-bus-ahmedabad-janmarg-limited-ajl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811034246/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-10-16/ahmedabad/28059420_1_brts-bus-ahmedabad-janmarg-limited-ajl|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2011|title=Day 1: Amdavadis give thumbs up to BRTS| first1=Kumar|last1=Manish|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 October 2009}}</ref> The second half of the first phase of the BRTS was inaugurated on 25 December 2009. It was extended to [[Kankaria]] Lake later, to cater to the eastern part of the city,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-12-27/ahmedabad/28075270_1_brts-buses-ajl-chandranagar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811034259/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-12-27/ahmedabad/28075270_1_brts-buses-ajl-chandranagar|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2011|title=BRTS bridges city's east-west divide| first1=Kumar|last1=Manish|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=27 December 2009}}</ref><ref name="comm">{{cite news | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/brts-less-ons-delhi-can-learn-from-ahmedabads-transport-system/articleshow/20126061.cms|title=BRTS: Lessons Delhi can learn from Ahmedabad's transport system | work=[[The Economic Times]]| date=2013-05-19 | access-date=2013-05-19|author=Dutta, Vishal|page=1}}</ref> and from Shivranjani to Iskcon Temple on 15 September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_shivranjani-iskcon-brts-stretch-in-ahmedabad-operational-finally_1741575 |title=Shivranjani-Iskcon BRTS stretch in Ahmedabad operational, finally! – Ahmedabad – DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |access-date=8 July 2013}}</ref> On 28 September 2012, it expanded from Soni ni Chali to Odhav.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://english.globalgujaratnews.com/article/new-brts-stretch-gets-operational/ |title=New BRTS stretch gets operational |publisher=globalgujaratnews.com |date=28 September 2012 |access-date=8 July 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130102222527/http://english.globalgujaratnews.com/article/new-brts-stretch-gets-operational/ |archive-date=2 January 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The network expanded to 89 km by December 2015 at the total cost of {{INR}} 1200 crore.<ref name="Johnvc2016"/><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/brts-takes-up-35-of-road-space-for-just-1-of-traffic/articleshow/63551945.cms|title=BRTS takes up 35% of road space for just 1% of traffic|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-07-12}}</ref> The third phase of the project includes the Shivranjani-APMC, Jashodanagar-Hathijan, Sola-Science City, Narol-Aslali and Akhbarnagar-Gota Crossroads stretches. It was approved in 2013 and is under construction.<ref name="Yagnik 2013">{{cite web | last=Yagnik | first=Bharat | title=Budget cleared for 3rd phase of Ahmedabad's BRTS project | website=The Times of India | date=20 September 2013 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Budget-cleared-for-3rd-phase-of-Ahmedabads-BRTS-project/articleshow/22808967.cms | access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref> Dedicated buses for women were introduced in January 2016.<ref name="India 2016">{{cite web | author=India | title=Women BRTS buses on five routes from Jan 8 | website=The Indian Express | date=7 January 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/women-brts-buses-on-five-routes-from-jan-8/ | access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref>

In future, BRTS will be integrated with the [[Metro-Link Express for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad|Ahmedabad Metro]], which is under construction.<ref name="abrt"/> The [[Gujarat International Finance Tec-City]], also under construction, will be accessible through this multimodal mix of rapid transport systems.<ref name="abrt"/>

Several cities are constructing and planning BRTS based on the model of Ahmedabad such as [[Chennai BRTS|Chennai]], [[Bangalore BRTS|Bangalore]], [[Mumbai BRTS|Mumbai]], [[Amritsar BRTS|Amritsar]] and [[Bhubaneswar BRTS|Bhubaneswar]].<ref name="abrt"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Amritsar to copy Ahmedabad BRTS model|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Amritsar-to-copy-Ahmedabad-BRTS-model/articleshow/25722789.cms}}</ref>

== Routes==
[[File:Brts wiki map final 1 june 2018.jpg|alt=|thumb|600x600px|Transit Map (June 2018). Note: Colors are for indicative purpose only. BRTS does not use any color coding for routes.]]
{{As of|June 2018}}, following are the currently operational routes; eleven in both directions and two in circular direction; serving 149 BRTS stations and cabins at extended routes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ahmedabadbrts.org/web/AirportShuttleService.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=12 July 2018 |archive-date=6 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706053021/http://www.ahmedabadbrts.org/web/AirportShuttleService.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+Transit routes (June 2018)
!Route No.
!Route details
|-
|1
|Ghuma ↔ Maninagar
|-
|2
|Science City Approach↔ Odhav Ring Road (via Delhi Darwaja)
|-
|3
|RTO ↔ Maninagar (via Anjali)
|-
|4
|DCIS Circle ↔ LD College of Engineering
|-
|5
|Vasna ↔ Naroda (via Narol)
|-
|6
|Narol ↔ Naroda Gaam
|-
|7
|Vishwakarma College (IIT) ↔ Narol (via Kalupur)
|-
|8
|ISKCON Cross Roads ↔ Naroda (via Kalupur)
|-
|9
|Vasantnagar Township (Gota) ↔ Maninagar (via Geeta Mandir)
|-
|11
|Townhall / LD College of Engineering ↔ Odhav Ring Road
|-
|12
|RTO ↔ CTM Cross Roads
|-
|101
|RTO → RTO (clockwise, via Kalupur → Anjali)
|-
|201
|RTO → RTO (anticlockwise, via Anjali → Kalupur)
|-
|[[Ahmedabad-BRTS-15D|15D]]
|Iskcon Cross Road ↔ R.T.O.Circle
|}

==Operation==
Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL), the parent company which governs BRTS operations in Ahmedabad, was constituted as a Special Purpose Vehicle by [[Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation]], [[Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority]] and [[Government of Gujarat]]. AJL introduced [[Automated fare collection system]] through smart cards for commuters.<ref name="abrt"/>

It has a mixed fleet of air conditioned and non-air conditioned buses. It has 220 [[Euro III]] and [[Euro IV]]-compliant diesel buses.<ref name="Johnv2016">{{cite web | last=John | first=Paul | title=Clean fuel BRTS dream stolen by toxic diesel | website=The Times of India | date=6 January 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Clean-fuel-BRTS-dream-stolen-by-toxic-diesel/articleshow/50464577.cms | access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref> Parts for the buses are provided by [[Tata Motors]]. These buses are built by Chartered Speed locally according to specifications.

The system runs on Integrated Transportation Management System (IMTS) which includes Advanced Vehicle Tracking System (AVLS), Fleet Management System (FMS), Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS), Passenger Information System (PIS), Passenger announcement (PA), and Vehicle Scheduling and Dispatching (VSD). These technologies are provided by the consortium of Vayam Technologies and [[GMV Innovating Solutions]] since 2010. As a part of Intelligent Transit Management System (ITMS), an app based and [[QR code]] powered ticketing system was introduced in June 2017.<ref name="Patelc2016">{{cite web | last=Patel | first=Lakshmi | title=BRTS' APPealing plan for hassle-free ride | website=Ahmedabad Mirror | date=3 December 2016 | url=http://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/others/BRTS-APPealing-plan-for-hassle-free-ride/articleshow/55779277.cms | access-date=29 April 2017}}</ref>

==Recognition==
Ahmedabad BRTS was rated Silver on [[BRT Standard]] in 2013. It was showcased at [[2012 United Nations Climate Change Conference]] as a 'lighthouse project' as part of the [[United Nations]] Secretary General [[Ban Ki-moon]]'s Momentum for Change Initiative.<ref name=unn>{{cite web |url=http://unfccc.int/secretariat/momentum_for_change/items/7098.php | title=Ahmedabad, Bus Rapid Transit system, Janmarg | publisher=United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | access-date=7 January 2013}}</ref><ref name="eta">{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-11-15/news/35133016_1_ahmedabad-brts-ahmedabad-s-brts-ahmedabad-janmarg | title=UN Climate Change Negotiations 2012: Ahmedabad's Bus Rapid Transit System to be showcased by United Nations | work=The Economic Times |date=15 November 2012 | agency=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. | access-date=5 January 2013 | author=Goswami, Urmi}}</ref>

===Awards===
* National Award for "Award for Excellence in the category of Best IMTS Project – 2011" from [[Government of India]]<ref name="owa">{{cite web | title=About-Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd | website=Ahmedabad BRTS | url=http://www.ahmedabadbrts.org/web/About_JanMarg.html | access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref>
* International Award for "Sustainable Transport Award – 2010" at [[Washington DC]], United States.<ref name="owa"/><ref name="prn">{{cite news | url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ahmedabad-india-wins-2010-sustainable-transport-award-81222267.html | title=Ahmedabad, India Wins 2010 Sustainable Transport Award | work=PRN Newswire | date=10 January 2010 | access-date=5 January 2013}}</ref><ref name="dnac">{{cite news | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_developed-ahmedabad-impresses-world-bank_1337274 | title=Developed Ahmedabad impresses World Bank | work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] | date=21 Jan 2010 | agency=DNA | access-date=5 January 2013 | location=Ahmedabad}}</ref>
* National Award for "Best Mass Transit Rapid System Project - 2009" from [[Government of India]].<ref name="owa"/><ref name="dnab">{{cite news | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ahmedabad-janmarg-brts-brings-honour-to-gujarat_1319878 | title=Ahmedabad Janmarg BRTS brings honour to Gujarat | work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] | date=4 December 2009 | agency=DNA | access-date=5 January 2013 | location=Ahmedabad}}</ref>
* International Award for "Outstanding Innovations in Public Transportation – 2010" from UITP, Germany<ref name="owa"/>
* National Award for "Best Innovation Project Towards Improvement in Urban Mobility in the City of [[Ahmedabad]] through New Technological Innovations in Janmarg BRTS – 2010" from [[Government of India]].<ref name="owa"/>
* International Award for Design – "Daring Ambition Award and Knowledge and Research Award – 2011" at 59th UITP World Congress, [[Dubai]].<ref name="owa"/>
* UITP India Political Commitment Award at 60th UITP World Congress, Geneva on 27 May 2013<ref name="owa"/>
* Markenomy Awards 2013 for " Best Urban Infra Mass Transport Project" from Falcom Media at Mumbai<ref name="owa"/>

==Criticism==
BRTS failed to increase the number of public transport users in Ahmedabad. Before launch of BRTS, in 2009, the number of public transport users (users of [[Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service|AMTS]]) was 8 to 8.5 [[lakh]]. After six years of operation, in January 2016, it is found that the number of public transport users (combined users of BRTS and [[Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service|AMTS]]) dropped to 7.5 lakh. During the same period, the number of private vehicles in the city increased by 54%, up from 18.2 lakh to 25.10 lakh. Only 18% of the total population of the city uses public transport.<ref name="x12016">{{cite web | title=City's BRTS didn't enhance public transport usage | website=The Times of India | date=5 January 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Citys-BRTS-didnt-enhance-public-transport-usage/articleshow/50450129.cms | access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref><ref name="Johnvc2016">{{cite web | last=John | first=Paul | title=In era of BRTS, users of public transport shrink | website=The Times of India | date=1 January 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/In-era-of-BRTS-users-of-public-transport-shrink/articleshow/50404282.cms | access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

In 2011, 42 km network of BRTS had daily average passenger traffic of 1.2 lakh which increased only marginally to 1.32 lakh in 2016 despite expansion of network to 89 km.<ref name="Johnvc2016"/>

In 2015, Ahmedabad Jammarg Limited spent {{INR}} 98 crore on operation incurring loss of {{INR}} 35 crore. In 2015, there are 213 buses with AJL. 80% of them are air conditioned diesel buses which has average of 1.5 km per litre of diesel resulting in increase in air pollution.<ref name="Johnm2016">{{cite web | last=John | first=Paul | title=Clean fuel BRTS dream stolen by toxic diesel | website=The Times of India | date=6 January 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Clean-fuel-BRTS-dream-stolen-by-toxic-diesel/articleshow/50464577.cms | access-date=8 April 2016}}</ref> Air conditioned buses can not be run on [[Compressed natural gas|CNG]] and they are meant to attract more passengers.<ref name="Johnvc2016"/><ref name="Johpollu2016">{{cite web | last=John | first=Paul | title=Citizens choke in BRTS lanes | website=The Times of India | date=4 January 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Citizens-choke-in-BRTS-lanes/articleshow/50434977.cms | access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref> Dedicated BRTS corridors causes traffic jams at several places especially in [[Old Ahmedabad]].<ref name="Davev2016">{{cite web | last=Dave | first=Ketan | title=People of Ahmedabad can vandalize BRTS anytime, says IB report | website=The Times of India | date=8 April 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/People-of-Ahmedabad-can-vandalize-BRTS-anytime-says-IB-report/articleshow/51747159.cms | access-date=8 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="Rajput Mirror 2015">{{cite web | last=Rajput | first=Vipul | title=BRTS gridlocks Walled City roads | website=Ahmedabad Mirror | date=4 April 2015 | url=http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/ahmedabad/others/BRTS-gridlocks-Walled-City-roads/articleshow/46799683.cms | access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref><ref name="Johntj2016">{{cite web | last=John | first=Paul | title=City rivals larger Delhi in BRTS jams | website=The Times of India | date=3 January 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/City-rivals-larger-Delhi-in-BRTS-jams/articleshow/50424231.cms | access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref><ref name="Tewari 2014">{{cite web | last=Tewari | first=Ankur | title=Chinese expert finds flaws in Ahmedabad BRTS | website=The Times of India | date=30 September 2014 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Chinese-expert-finds-flaws-in-Ahmedabad-BRTS/articleshow/43890598.cms | access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref> As of June 2017, 186 out of 250 Buses are air conditioned.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/heres-why-brts-isnt-smooth-ride-for-all/articleshow/58885025.cms|title = Ahmedabad News – Latest & Br}}</ref>

== Accidents ==
Between 2016 and 2019, there were 22 fatal BRTS accidents.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/in-four-years-22-fatal-brts-accidents/articleshow/72175639.cms|title=In four years, 22 fatal BRTS accidents in Ahmedabad|date=22 November 2019|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-11-26}}</ref> On 22 November 2019, two brothers, Nayan Ram and Jayesh Ram were crushed to death by a BRTS incident at Panjarapol cross road, [[Ambawadi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/ahmedabad-two-brothers-crushed-to-death-by-brts-bus/articleshow/72176819.cms|title=Ahmedabad: Two brothers crushed to death by BRTS bus|date=22 November 2019|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-11-26|last3=Ist|first3=6:25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2 Brothers Dead After Bus Runs Over Two-Wheeler In Ahmedabad|url=https://www.ndtv.com/ahmedabad-news/2-brothers-dead-after-bus-runs-over-two-wheeler-in-ahmedabad-2136259|access-date=2021-09-16|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:GMDCstation2.JPG| GMDC Station
File:GMDCstation1.JPG|GMDC Station Interior
File:Ahmedabad BRTS3.jpg|Bus
File:Ahm BRTS2.jpg|Bus at station
</gallery>

== See also ==
* [[Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service]]
* [[Metro-Link Express for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad]]
* [[List of bus rapid transit systems]]
* [[:Category:Bus rapid transit]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080516132122/http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_detail/ahmedabads_ambitious_brt/ Institute for Transportation and Development Policy]
* [https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=102802280254329066850.0004643755b6ee3a07e18 Ahmedabad BRTS on Google Map]
* [http://winemp3.com/video.php?id=dTWtDo6O5Ig&name=Tv9%20Gujarat%20-%20Brts%20Completed%20One%20Year%20:%20Ahmedabad Gujarat BRTS in Action on TV9]

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