India, Aug. 31 -- The Delhi transport department will start installing signboards bearing route maps at bus queue shelters across the city, starting from the trans-Yamuna area, according to officials aware of the matter, in a bid to make bus travel commuter-friendly by providing details of stops.

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) had planned to install metro-style route maps, but it remained on paper for nearly two years. Officials said a new tender has been floated for phased execution, starting with east Delhi.

"The initial roll-out in the trans-Yamuna region was chosen due to high dependence on buses as the primary mode of transport in these areas. An initial pilot will be done along with installation across the city soon. Signag...