The bus rapid transit (BRT) system may not have found many takers among commuters, but it does have some high profile people batting for it even if the collective public rage against the system may be putting some of its staunchest proponents on the defensive. The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) has come out in open support of the system while at a discussion organised by the Delhi Study Group, officials urged commuters to show patience. EPCA, as an SC-appointed committee, is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the project. Accepting that there might have been some initial problems, EPCA chairman Bhurelal said: