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Vyttila Mobility Hub function from 1st June, 2011
Vyttila Mobility Hub, Kerala will start function from June 1st, 2011 and is the long term solution for Kochi’s transporting problems. In the first phase, the KSRTC bus service will start from and end at Vytila with bus services carried out by Muvattupuzha and Vaikom. Besides these, buses like Vytila-Vytila circular low floor will also start their services from the hub. The first phase of the prestigious Vyttila Mobility Hub project was inaugurated on Saturday,Feb 26th,2011. Well-connected with all the city routes, the mobility hub will serve as a meeting point for all inter-city and intra-city buses. In the first phase, facilities will be provided for parking 65 buses along 260 metres space.
A fast growing city like Cochin requires a comprehensive plan to meet the demands and requirements in Traffic and Transport.
The technological aspects and works are carried out by KITCO.
Mobility Hub at Vyttilla will be the changing face of Cochin, commercial capital of Kerala since this site connects Allapuzha, Coimbatore, Idduki, Kottayam and Thrissur through National Highway 47, which gives connectivity with National Highway 17 and National Highway 49. The airport is approximately 25 km from the proposed site. The National Waterway 3 is also located very near to the site, and it is connected to Kollam and Kottapuram. The buses will enter the mobility hub through the Kaniyampuzha Road.
By stopping many inter-State buses here, by that traffic congestion will also be reduced within the city. It sprawls in 25 acres with an built up area of 13,70,000 sq.ft. It offers 5,000 direct employment. There would be space to park 220 buses, 900 cars and 120 auto rickshaws.
The terminus will have a restaurant,, coffee shops, clean toilets, shops, a business centre and cyber cafe, modular seating and good lighting. Monitoring of bus movements through closed circuit TV and parking facilities at the ground level are among the facilities planned.
Taking a cue from airlines, the KSRTC terminus will have an air-conditioned waiting room for passengers .
By basing operations in Vytilla, the KSRTC and private buses would be able to save huge amounts on fuel, apart from the time saved in not entering the city.
What the mobility hub offers in the first phase
- Bus bays: Thirteen bus bays will be constructed in the first phase where 65 buses can be parked.
- Food court: A 7,500 sq ft food court will be set up for passengers.
- Rest rooms: Rest room facilities will be available for men and women.
- Waiting room: There will be well-finished waiting rooms with comfortable seating arrangements
- Security system : Installing advanced close circuit TVs for ensuring passenger safety
Second phase.
- The ground floor and first floor will be used exclusively for parking mofussil buses.
- The second and third floors will be leased out to commercial establishments.
- The two basement floors will be used for parking private cars and two-wheelers.
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