Hill stations, summer rush
There is no doubt that many of the hill stations in India, especially in the South, are facing grave environmental pressures caused by the massive influx of tourists. In connection with the e-pass plans for Kodaikanal and the Nilgiris, having battery-operated mini buses to all the important tourist spots in these hill stations, and at a fixed charge, can be thought of. Tourists could board and alight at their will after ensuring that these buses operate to all tourist locations every five minutes. All private cars should be left in specific parking spaces and not allowed to operate to these points. Chaotic parking of vehicles is a very common issue in the hills. The hills deserve better.
T. Murali,
