LUCKNOW, April 3 -- The city's bus stop modernisation plan has hit a fourth consecutive setback, with no bidders coming forward for the latest tender. According to Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) officials, the tender, floated under a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, invited private players to maintain and upgrade bus passenger shelters, with the added right to display advertisements. However, no applications were received. UPSRTC regional manager Amarnath Sahai said it was the fourth attempt by the department, but like previous rounds, it did not see any participation from bidders. The project, under the jurisdiction of Lucknow City Transport Services Limited (LCTSL), aims to improve basic infrastructure for city bus commuters. Sahai added that the issue has already been discussed in board meetings. Officials are now preparing to float a fifth tender soon. To attract more bidders, the department is planning to relax certain terms and conditions this time. As of now, the repeated failure to attract bidders has raised concerns over the feasibility of project and challenges in bringing private players on board for public transport infrastructure development in city. htc...