Breakdowns, however, continue unabated. In February this year, the figure was 3.58 buses breaking down every 10,000km. DTC sources say that the unofficial figure is even higher. "More than 350 buses break down every day. A majority are low floor," added the official.
The reasons were varied-mechanical, electrical as well as tyre-related issues. "Despite the steep penalty, the number of breakdowns has been high. With the fleet ageing, the number has been going up," admitted a senior official from transport department. And while DTC claims it has been penalizing the two manufacturers-it's Rs 2,000 per breakdown, the fact is that buses can be seen stuck on city roads, leading to massive jams and traffic chaos.
The breakdowns, say officials, happened despite the annual maintenance contract. For instance, this time last year, the number of breakdowns per day had reached a massive 350-390, out of a fleet of 4,000-odd operational buses. On April 12, 13 and 14, 2013, the number of breakdowns reported was 341, 251 and 209 (both AC and non-AC buses), as per DTC records. The type of breakdowns was numerous-engine defects, clutch defects, tyre punctures, starting trouble, buses not being able to pull their weight, and other type of breakdowns including headlights not working, oil leakages, problems with driving shafts, etc.
This year it's no different. While DTC insists that the number of buses breaking down has been kept in check, sources said that at least 350 buses reported some problem every day, while out-shedding-that is leaving the depot-and through the course of the day. "As summer goes by, air conditioner-related problems are the most reported in the air-conditioned semi-floor buses while in the non-air-conditioned buses, the breakdowns are related to engine defects and leakages," added the official.
DTC pays both manufacturers for maintenance of the buses. For the AC buses, the rate is Rs 4.10 per km for the first 75,000km or one year, Rs 5 per km for 1.5 lakh km or two years and Rs 7.10 per km for 2.1 lakh km or three years, whichever is later. For non-AC buses, the annual maintenance contract stipulates Rs 3.20 per km, Rs 4.60 per km and Rs 6.50 per km, respectively. The AMC is effective for three years in total and was negotiated by DTC after the low floor buses started breaking down after purchase, officials say.
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