20, December 2025

Current Transit Network Inventory and Characteristics of Jaipur City

Author(s): 1 Koshal Sharma, 2 Hardik T. Sandish

Authors Affiliations:

1Post Graduate Student, Department of Design and Planning, Bhagwan Mahavir University,  Surat -395007, India

2 Asst. Professor, Department of Design and Planning, Bhagwan Mahavir University,  Surat -395007, India

 

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202512005     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202512005


Abstract
Keywords
Cite this Article/Paper as
References

This Report presents a comprehensive assessment of the public transit system in Jaipur City, analysing availability (network coverage, capacity, and frequency). Jaipur, with a population of 3.046 million (2019 census) and projected growth to meet national urbanization targets, faces critical challenges in providing efficient and inclusive public transportation. The study May be used to evaluate current conditions in context of the future scenarios.

Key findings reveal significant disparities between central and peripheral zones, with central areas maintaining higher stop densities (4-6 per sq km) and service frequencies (10-15 minutes), while peripheral zones show minimal provision (1-2 stops per sq km, frequencies up to 30 minutes). The Jaipur Metro Rail Phase 1 (18 km, 11 stations operational since June 2015) and City Bus network (400 low-floor buses on 32 routes, 143 stops) together provide limited mode share (20-30% of total trips), with private two-wheelers dominating urban mobility.

transit system in Jaipur City, Network Inventory

Koshal Sharma,  Hardik T. Sandish (2025); Current Transit Network Inventory and Characteristics of Jaipur City, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-12, Pp.36-40.          Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

  1. Gahlot, V., Swami, B.L., Parida, M., & Kalla, P. (2013). Availability and Accessibility Assessment of Public Transit System in Jaipur City. International Journal for Transportation Engineering, 1, 81-91.
  2. Asian Development Bank. (2017). Jaipur Metro Rail Line 1-Phase B Project. Project Report 46417-001. Accessibility standards and feeder network requirements.
  3. Jaipur City Transport Services Limited. (2024). Annual Operations Report and Fleet Data. Bus network, ridership, financial sustainability analysis.

Download Full Paper

Download PDF No. of Downloads:8 | No. of Views: 73