Railways is planning to provide parking spaces for app-based cab services within station premises. Just as in airports, this move will enable passengers to get their next mode of transport within minutes of their arrival.
According to a senior official, the Railway Board has directed its zones to prepare a blueprint to replicate such a model existing in some stations of Bangalore and present an action taken report in the next three months.
Some cab services like Ola have signed MoUs with different railway zones to operate in designated stations. This move will ensure that all such service providers can bid for a space at competitive rates and the model can be followed across all railway stations in India.
“This plan is unique as it not only helps passengers get their next mode of transport quickly, but also helps in decongesting the stations. Also, since the payment is through the application, there will no haggling over prices, routes,” said another official.
Once the cab is booked by a passenger, all he has to do is stand at the particular cab service’s designated pick up zone where their ride would be waiting.
