Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) has transformed from a loss-making entity to profitability through 1,500 new buses, Gramin Sewa, and revenue measures, officials announced on Saturday.
Kochi's pioneering Water Metro receives an honourable mention in the prestigious Sustainable Transport Award for integrating water and land transport, reducing emissions and travel time.
Mahayuti's proposal to halve BEST bus fares for women raises concerns about financial strain on the debt-ridden transport body and BMC's budget, according to transport experts.
Two staff members at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Gurujang, test positive for jaundice. 12 students recover, but 62 were affected before school closure. Latest updates here.
Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
Kempegowda Airport's decision to halve bus bays forces BMTC to shelve Vayu Vajra expansion, causing daily losses of Rs 3-4 lakh and pushing passengers to costlier taxis. Read more.
Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi announces a unified smart mobility system to end multiple transport apps. Pilot launches soon in Somnath, aiming for statewide rollout in 2 years. Read more.
Hundreds staged a sit-in at Haveri Central Bus Station over severe bus shortages on the Hangal route due to roadwork. Commuters, including students and govt employees, shared their daily ordeal. Read more.
Chennai's MTC is bringing back iconic double-decker buses after 17 years with a fleet of 20 electric, air-conditioned models. The revival focuses on select routes, blending nostalgia with modern, clean mobility. Read more.
Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Meghalaya Transport Corporation ceases school bus operations from April 1. Parents urged to switch to STEMS for safe, sustainable student transport in Shillong. Read more.
KSRTC gears up to issue an e-tender this month for its interstate bus terminal and commercial complex in Thiruvananthapuram's Enchakkal, aiming to boost transport infrastructure and monetize land assets. Read more.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
Delhi's air crisis needs a structural fix, not short-term bans. Expert Rashmi Sadana argues for making integrated public transport the city's core to ensure cleaner air and equitable mobility for millions.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Panic grips parents as a jaundice outbreak at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Odisha's Khurda district leaves over 30 students ill. Health teams investigate water contamination as the cause. Read for the latest updates.
Odisha govt enforces stricter driver norms & forms high-level committee for Ama Bus safety after 11 accident deaths. New training, incentives & daily checks announced. #Odisha #PublicSafety
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel addressed GSRTC drivers, stating government's reputation hinges on their service. 3084 drivers and 1658 helpers received appointment letters. Fare hike of 3% also announced.
Hundreds of passengers in Trichy faced severe delays and overcrowded buses as public transport was diverted for CM M K Stalin's event. Commuters heading to work and colleges were severely affected. Read more about the transport chaos.
Israel's Ministry of Transport commits NIS 40 million for smart transportation in the south by 2026, focusing on AI and IoT to improve safety and mobility. Learn about the innovative plan.
A staggering 2.8 million passengers opted for public transport in Berlin on New Year's Eve, setting a new record and showcasing a shift towards sustainable celebrations. Discover the details behind this massive movement.
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd achieved its highest-ever single-day ridership of 1,61,683 passengers on New Year's Day across its integrated network. Discover how seamless connectivity and extended services created history.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated 100 new UTC buses, plus 10 AC & 2 sleeper buses. The move aims to strengthen safe, affordable public transport and boost state tourism. Read more.
Odisha transport department introduces a free green sticker system from January 10 to indicate valid PUCC, aiding enforcement of 'no PUCC, no fuel' rule from April 1. Learn details.
Facing delays in new bus procurement, Tamil Nadu permits state transport corporations to rent private buses. Unions fear higher costs and systemic dependence. Read the full analysis.
Three Odisha state PSUs in the agriculture sector paid a total dividend of Rs 6.39 crore to the government. The funds were handed over to Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. Read the full story for details.
Ahmedabad's AMTS finally receives 15 electric buses after a 3-month delay. Plans to deploy 225 by Sep 2025 and scale up to 3000 ahead of 2036 Olympics. Read more about the city's green transport push.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.