Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority

Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA)
Public
Industry Transport Coordination Authority
Headquarters 13-14th Floor, Nagar Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Area served
 Bangladesh
Parent Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges.
Website Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority

Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority is the main government agency responsible for public transport in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, and transport in most of Dhaka division. It is the government agency responsible for moderating and mediating negotiations between transport labor unions and transport owners.[1] Under the Revised Strategic Transport Plan any changes to transport infrastructure will need approval from the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority.[2] It is also responsible for mass transport projects in Dhaka.[3]

History

Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority was established on 02 September 2012. It traces its origins to Dhaka Transport Coordination Board which was established in 1998. The authority was formed through the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority Act, 2012. The authority has jurisdiction in Dhaka District, Gazipur District, Manikganj District, Munshiganj District, Narayanganj District and the cities corporations within them.[4] In 2017 it launched Rapid Pass in Dhaka, a smart card payment system for Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation and Omama buses.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Express, The Financial. "Uncertain fate of new bus transportation model". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  2. ↑ "Are flyovers really the solution? | Dhaka Tribune". www.dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  3. ↑ "Jica-funded projects on track again". The Daily Star. 2016-12-28. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  4. ↑ "About Us". Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  5. ↑ "Do you have your Rapid Pass? | Dhaka Tribune". www.dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
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