Transitopia - by Mansha Swami

  Dehradun, the serene capital city of Uttarakhand, India, has experienced rapid urbanization and a surge in population from 3,63,000 in 1990 to 9,92,000 in 2023 as per UN projections which is almost triple than in 1990, resulting in increased mobility demands. This case study examines the current state of public transportation in Dehradun, focusing on its challenges and future plans. Current Public Transportation Scenario: The existing public transportation system in Dehradun primarily revolves around three main modes: buses operated by the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) and shared autorickshaws, commonly referred to as "Vikrams." Vikarms run across 9 fixed routes covering the most parts of the city. Dehradun Smart City Limited had recently launched 30 electric buses in city which have been quite popular across 5 different routes. There is a fleet of 389 buses traversing across 11 routes and a length of 198.96 Kms. There is also feeder bus connectivity across 4 ro...