LUCKNOW, June 15 -- Uttar Pradesh government's push to redevelop bus stations through private investment has hit a hurdle, with 36 of the 49 projects offered in the latest bidding round failing to attract a single bidder. Only 13 projects drew investor interest, with Lucknow's Qaiserbagh bus station and the proposed Jankipuram terminal emerging as the most sought-after sites. Technical bids opened recently revealed that four firms submitted bids for the redevelopment of the Qaiserbagh bus station, while five bidders showed interest in developing a new high-tech bus terminal at Jankipuram. Officials of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) said the remaining 36 projects failed to attract bidders and are likely to be retendered within a month. The response has raised questions about the commercial viability of several proposed bus-port projects outside major urban centres. "The opening of technical bids shows that investors are selectively targeting locations with stronger commercial potential," a senior UPSRTC official said on condition of anonymity. The state government is pursuing the redevelopment programme under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, with plans to transform conventional bus stations into integrated transport hubs. In the first phase, 23 bus stations are being taken up for redevelopment, while the second phase covers 49 locations across the state. UPSRTC general manager Amarnath Sahai said the proposed facilities would include air-conditioned waiting lounges, digital passenger information systems, multi-level parking and enhanced security arrangements. Lucknow remains a key focus of the initiative. After the Alambagh project, six more bus stations in the city are proposed to be redeveloped through private participation. According to officials, the projects have been structured around a mixed-use model, under which 55% of the land will be reserved for transport-related infrastructure and passenger facilities, while the remaining 45% can be used for commercial development, including retail and shopping spaces....