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Operation and Maintenance of Buses The Operator shall. a. procure the Buses as per Fleet Procurement Schedule in Schedule VIII for providing Bus Service in accordance with the Fleet Deployment Plan specified in Schedule IX and the terms contained herein; b. obtain at its own cost, Certificate of Registration, Certificate of Fitness, payment of taxes etc. from the concerned RTA/ RTO having jurisdiction over the Project; c. ply Buses on routes at frequencies as specified in Fleet Deployment Plan and provided in Schedule IX. The Operator has no other right whatsoever to the routes or to the provision of Bus Service on those routes, except what is provided for in the Contract; d. operate and maintain the Buses in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Standards (the O&M Standards) specified in Schedule XIV; e. maintain ITS on the Buses to allow the Authority to monitor the Bus Service, as well as any other devices deemed necessary for the smooth operation of the system; f. procure and maintain Certificate of Fitness in respect of the Buses being operated throughout the Operation Period; g. in an event of an accident involving one of the Buses, the Operator shall co- ordinate with the relevant medical authorities, police, etc. to ensure timely medical help and treatment for the injured passengers and expeditious removal of the damaged Bus from the site of the accident; h. allow access to Buses to all members of the public without any prejudice or discrimination; i. ensure cleanliness both inside and outside the Buses at the time of reporting for the first shift of operations of the Bus Service for the day; j. ensure safety and security of the passengers, personnel and any third party using the Buses. The Operator shall be liable to pay any penalty/ies levied by the Authority for any breach in the safety and security of the passengers, etc.; k. ensure safety and security of the Buses against theft or other forms of damage; l. submit invoices to the Authority in a timely manner in accordance with the terms contained herein this Contract; m. pay all monies due and payable including but not limited to Damages and/or Penalties to the Authority as per terms of this Contract without any delay; n. make Buses available for display of Advertisements [and collect revenue from Advertisements on Buses and Bus Depot in accordance with provisions of Clause 13.11]6; o. ensure that every Bus halts to allow passenger(s) to alight / board the Bus, at the designated Bus Stops as per operational procedures defined or approved by the Authority; p. provide and maintain (and keep up to date) first aid box and fire extinguisher in each Bus during Operation Period. The Operator shall follow the safety management requirements in accordance with Schedule XVII and also comply with the environment management obligations in accordance with the provisions of Schedule XVIII. The Operator shall submit to the Authority the Safety and Environment Management Plans before the COD of the 1st Lot of Buses; q. ensure at its own cost and expense and keep available at all times, any and all equipment, fuel, consumables, machines and/or materials that are required (excluding any equipment, consumables, etc. to be specifically provided by the Authority in the terms of Schedule VI) for the uninterrupted and continuous operation, management and maintenance of the Bus Service and the implementation of this Contract. It is clarified that all the costs in respect of such equipment, material and consumables shall be solely borne by the Operator; r. make arrangement to co-ordinate with the concerned public agency(ies) for attending to road calls on-line, towing of Bus(es) under breakdown, if required, clearance of bus ways etc. without causing disruption of traffic, and accommodating stranded passengers on the next available Bus or providing stand-by Bus(es) to ferry passengers within a period of {1 (one) to 3 (three) hours} from such break-down; s. ensure that there is minimal disruption due to Bus(es) causing any obstruction to movement of other road users, by shifting Bus(es) within reasonable time to a location where it no longer causes any obstruction; t. not tamper or interfere with any equipment, instruments or system including the ITS and any other monitoring devices installed in the Buses, to enable provision of safer Bus Service to the passengers and effective monitoring of the Bus Service by the Authority; u. ensure the air conditioning systems (if any) provided in the Buses are operated and maintained in good working condition as per operational procedures defined by the Authority and the design capacity failing which the Authority shall have the right to impose Penalty in relation thereof in terms of this Contract; v. in the event of providing Buses for Operation during night shift, as mentioned in the Fleet Deployment Plan, all provisions of this Contract would be applicable mutatis mutandis to such operations; w. if requested by Authority with at least [5 (five)] days prior written notice, provide Buses in addition to the Buses specified in the Fleet Deployment Plan, as may be required to meet increased passenger movement on festival days/ special occasions etc.;

Operation and Maintenance of Buses The Operator shall. a. [procure the Buses as per Fleet Procurement Schedule in Schedule VIII for VIII]8for providing Bus Service in accordance with the Fleet Deployment Plan specified in Schedule IX and the terms contained herein; b. [obtain at its own cost, Certificate of Registration, Certificate of Fitness, payment of taxes etc,. from the concerned RTA/ RTO having jurisdiction over the Project, make payment of taxes etc. at its cost]9; c. ply Ply Buses on routes at frequencies as specified in Fleet Deployment Plan and provided in Schedule IX. The Operator has no other right whatsoever to the routes or to the provision of Bus Service on those routes, except what is provided for in the this Contract; d. [pay System Management Fee to the Authority on a monthly basis]10; e. operate and maintain the Buses in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Standards (the O&M Standards) specified in Schedule XIV; e. f. maintain ITS on the Buses to allow the Authority to monitor the Bus Service, as well as maintain any other devices deemed necessary for the smooth operation of the system; f. g. procure and maintain Certificate of Fitness in respect of the Buses being operated throughout the Operation Period; g. h. in an event of an accident involving one of the Buses, the Operator shall co- ordinate with the relevant medical authorities, police, etc. to ensure timely medical help and treatment for the injured passengers and expeditious removal of the damaged Bus from the site of the accident; h. allow access to Buses to all members of i. procure ticketing equipment and/or fare collection system in accordance with specifications in Schedule VII, and install, operate, and maintain the public without any prejudice or discrimination; i. ensure cleanliness both inside and outside the Buses at the time of reporting for the first shift of operations of the Bus Service for the day; j. ensure safety and security of the passengers, personnel and any third party using the Busesticketing equipment and/or fare collection system in each Bus. The Operator shall be liable on best effort basis, endeavour to pay any penalty/ies levied by implement common ticketing system and partner with Authority and other operators to develop mechanism for Passenger Fare collection, validation, post-transaction processing, reimbursement and/or settlement; j. collect Passenger Fare from or validate the Authority for any breach travel document as the case may be, of every passenger travelling in the safety and security of Bus through the passengers, etc.; k. ensure safety and security of the Buses against theft or other forms of damage; l. submit invoices to the Authority in a timely manner in accordance with the terms contained herein this Contract; m. pay all monies due and payable including but not limited to Damages and/or Penalties to the Authority as per terms of this Contract without any delay; n. make Buses available for display of Advertisements [and collect revenue from Advertisements on Buses and Bus Depot in accordance with provisions of Clause 13.11]6; o. ensure that every Bus halts to allow passenger(s) to alight / board the Bus, at the designated Bus Stops as per operational procedures defined or approved by the Authority; p. provide and maintain (and keep up to date) first aid box and fire extinguisher in each Bus during Operation Period. The Operator shall follow the safety management requirements in accordance with Schedule XVII and also comply with the environment management obligations in accordance with the provisions of Schedule XVIII. The Operator shall submit to the Authority the Safety and Environment Management Plans before the COD of the 1st Lot of Buses; q. ensure at its own cost and expense and keep available at all times, any and all ticketing equipment, fuel, consumables, machines and/or materials that are required (excluding any equipment, consumables, etc. to be specifically provided by the Authority in the terms of Schedule VI) for the uninterrupted and continuous operation, management and maintenance of the Bus Service and the implementation of this Contract. It is clarified that all the costs in respect of such equipment, material and consumables shall be solely borne by the Operator; r. make arrangement to co-ordinate with the concerned public agency(ies) for attending to road calls on-line, towing of Bus(es) under breakdown, if required, clearance of bus ways etc. without causing disruption of traffic, and accommodating stranded passengers on the next available Bus or providing stand-by Bus(es) to ferry passengers within a period of {1 (one) to 3 (three) hours} from such break-down; s. ensure that there is minimal disruption due to Bus(es) causing any obstruction to movement of other road users, by shifting Bus(es) within reasonable time to a location where it no longer causes any obstruction; t. not tamper or interfere with any equipment, instruments or system including the ITS and any other monitoring devices installed in the Buses, to enable provision of safer Bus Service to the passengers and effective monitoring of the Bus Service by the Authority; u. ensure the air conditioning systems (if any) provided in the Buses are operated and maintained in good working condition as per operational procedures defined by the Authority and the design capacity failing which the Authority shall have the right to impose Penalty in relation thereof in terms of this Contract; v. in the event of providing Buses for Operation during night shift, as mentioned in the Fleet Deployment Plan, all provisions of this Contract would be applicable mutatis mutandis to such operations; w. if requested by Authority with at least [5 (five)] days prior written notice, provide Buses in addition to the Buses specified in the Fleet Deployment Plan, as may be required to meet increased passenger movement on festival days/ special occasions etc.;

Operation and Maintenance of Buses The Operator shall. a. procure take possession of the Buses as per Fleet Procurement Schedule in Schedule VIII for providing Bus Service in accordance with the Fleet Deployment Plan specified in Schedule IX and the terms contained herein; b. obtain at its own cost, Certificate of Registration, Certificate of Fitness, payment of taxes etc. from the concerned RTA/ RTO having jurisdiction over the ProjectIntentionally left blank; c. ply Buses on routes at frequencies as specified in Fleet Deployment Plan and provided in Schedule IX. The Operator has no other right whatsoever to the routes or to the provision of Bus Service on those routes, except what is provided for in the Contract; d. [pay System Management Fee to the Authority on a monthly basis]7; e. operate and maintain the Buses in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Standards (the O&M Standards) specified in Schedule XIV; e. f. maintain ITS on the Buses to allow the Authority to monitor the Bus Service, as well as any other devices deemed necessary for the smooth operation of the system; f. g. procure and maintain Certificate of Fitness in respect of the Buses being operated throughout the Operation Period; g. h. in an event of an accident involving one of the Buses, the Operator shall co- ordinate with the relevant medical authorities, police, etc. to ensure timely medical help and treatment for the injured passengers and expeditious removal of the damaged Bus from the site of the accident; h. allow access to Buses to all members of i. procure ticketing equipment and/or fare collection system in accordance with specifications in Schedule VII, and install, operate, and maintain the public without any prejudice or discrimination; i. ensure cleanliness both inside and outside the Buses at the time of reporting for the first shift of operations of the Bus Service for the day; j. ensure safety and security of the passengers, personnel and any third party using the Busesticketing equipment and/or fare collection system in each Bus. The Operator shall be liable on best effort basis, endeavour to pay any penalty/ies levied by implement common ticketing system and partner with the Authority and other operators to develop mechanism for any breach Passenger Fare collection, validation, post-transaction processing, reimbursement and/or settlement; j. collect Passenger Fare from every passenger or validate the travel document as the case may be, travelling in the safety Bus through the ticketing equipment or fare collection system installed and security of deposit the passengers, etc.same into the Escrow Account; k. ensure safety that an accurate and security complete record of the tickets issued and the amount of Passenger Fare collected is maintained for each Bus separately; l. penalize in cash, the passengers of the Buses against theft or other forms of damage; l. submit invoices to the Authority in a timely manner in accordance with the terms contained herein this Contract; m. pay all monies due and payable including but not limited to Damages and/or Penalties to the Authority as per terms of this Contract for commuting without any delay; n. make Buses available for display of Advertisements [and collect revenue from Advertisements on Buses and Bus Depot in accordance with provisions of Clause 13.11]6; o. ensure that every Bus halts to allow passenger(s) to alight / board the Bus, ticket at the designated Bus Stops as per operational procedures defined or approved by the Authority; p. provide and maintain (and keep up to date) first aid box and fire extinguisher in each Bus during Operation Period. The Operator shall follow the safety management requirements in accordance with Schedule XVII and also comply with the environment management obligations in accordance with the provisions of Schedule XVIII. The Operator shall submit to the Authority the Safety and Environment Management Plans before the COD of the 1st Lot of Buses; q. ensure at its own cost and expense and keep available at all times, any and all equipment, fuel, consumables, machines and/or materials that are required (excluding any equipment, consumables, etc. to be specifically provided by the Authority in the terms of Schedule VI) for the uninterrupted and continuous operation, management and maintenance of the Bus Service and the implementation of this Contract. It is clarified that all the costs in respect of such equipment, material and consumables shall be solely borne by the Operator; r. make arrangement to co-ordinate with the concerned public agency(ies) for attending to road calls on-line, towing of Bus(es) under breakdown, if required, clearance of bus ways etc. without causing disruption of traffic, and accommodating stranded passengers on the next available Bus or providing stand-by Bus(es) to ferry passengers within a period of {1 (one) to 3 (three) hours} from such break-down; s. ensure that there is minimal disruption due to Bus(es) causing any obstruction to movement of other road users, by shifting Bus(es) within reasonable time to a location where it no longer causes any obstruction; t. not tamper or interfere with any equipment, instruments or system including the ITS and any other monitoring devices installed in the Buses, to enable provision of safer Bus Service to the passengers and effective monitoring of the Bus Service by the Authority; u. ensure the air conditioning systems (if any) provided in the Buses are operated and maintained in good working condition as per operational procedures defined by the Authority and the design capacity failing which the Authority shall have the right to impose Penalty in relation thereof in terms of this Contract; v. in the event of providing Buses for Operation during night shift, as rates mentioned in the Fleet Deployment Plan, all provisions of this Contract would be applicable mutatis mutandis to such operationsSchedule XI; w. if requested by Authority with at least [5 (five)] days prior written notice, provide Buses in addition to the Buses specified in the Fleet Deployment Plan, as may be required to meet increased passenger movement on festival days/ special occasions etc.;