UP orders survey on last-mile links to Ghaziabad Metro and RRTS stations

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a survey aimed at identifying last-mile transport gaps around Metro and RRTS stations in Ghaziabad.

The focus is on the journey commuters make after leaving a station or before reaching one — the link between rapid transit and homes, workplaces or other local destinations. The report says many passengers currently depend on autos and e-rickshaws for these trips.

City buses are reported to run at intervals of around 15 to 20 minutes. That frequency can leave passengers looking for other options, particularly where a direct or convenient bus connection is not available.

For Ghaziabad residents, the survey could be an early step towards improving access to Metro and RRTS services. However, no specific measures, routes, vehicles, timelines or implementation plans were detailed in the available report.

The eventual value of the exercise will depend on whether its findings lead to practical changes such as better feeder links or more reliable connections around stations. Until then, commuters’ existing dependence on autos and e-rickshaws is likely to continue.