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Step-by-step privatisation of Air India likely

murali772 - 10-MAR-2010

Faced with accumulated losses of Rs 7,200 crore, national carrier Air India's deteriorating condition has forced the government to push for privatisation of the carrier. While the UPA government does not favour strategic sale, the civil aviation ministry and the Air India management are likely to consider a piecemeal approach to privatisation.

BMTC and possible open-market proposals or experiments

silkboard - 11-SEP-2009

We are coming off from this debate. Idea is to leave the debate, and talk specific proposals.

City buses and Privatization - Punjab way

silkboard - 31-JUL-2009

We have talked about some models for BMTC to outsource or competize some parts of its operation.

Petition to CM to end BMTC/KSRTC monopoly

murali772 - 24-APR-2009

The bus is now beginning to re-establish its position as the primary mode for public transport. And, of course, the importance of public transport is a now a no-brainer. Given this scenario, government monopolies (BMTC & KSRTC) occupying this critical space is an anomaly that cannot be suffered any longer.

BMTC drivers resorting to murder (to protect its interests?)

murali772 - 26-DEC-2008

In a shocking incident, two BMTC bus drivers beat up a private bus driver and later crushed him under the wheels of the bus.

India Road Transport Service Efficiency Study

murali772 - 10-DEC-2008

Though rather dated (November 1, 2005), the study by the World Bank recommending privatisation of Inter-City Bus Services, is gaining greater currency by the day. As such, even if the jury is out on whether privatisation can work in cities, the argument in support of the same, as far as Inter-City Bus Services is concerned, is too persuasive to be ignored any longer.

Policies Affecting Competition in Passenger Road Transportation Sector

murali772 - 10-DEC-2008

The NCAER study of state policies affecting competition in Passenger Road Transportation Sector, commissioned by the Competition Commission of India in March 14,2007, recommends major role for private players.

Competition without regulation, like this

silkboard - 12-NOV-2008

BMTC and privatization

I see this every other day on my commute, and to many who back competition and liberalization in public transport as a possible solution, this picture represents the fear keeping them from being vocal supporters of the idea. On one side, you have a 3-4 year old nice big bus. Pushing it out of the stand though is a 15 year old vehicle which would be worth a lot less than the bribes it'd take to get operating licenses from RTO.

Anybody still believes BMTC can deliver?

murali772 - 12-NOV-2008

The presence of buses at the flagging-off ceremony seems to have been symbolic, as was the schedule given by the depot and the confirmation by officials that the buses were in operation. And as of this morning, more than a week later, the opinionforming, feedback-providing public is yet to make its acquaintance with the mysterious Marco Polo.

Private sector challenge

murali772 - 27-OCT-2008

“If you need to understand the difference between STUs and private operators, you need to compare the services provided by private operators in districts like Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, and those offered by STUs in fully nationalized districts like Gulbarga and Raichur", says Rajavarma Ballal, president of the state federation of private bus operators.