Airport Bus Bay Cuts Stall BMTC Expansion, Hit Ridership
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.
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Gujarat to launch integrated transport app, pilot in Somnath
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.
Telangana Transport Revenue Hits ₹5,142 Crore
Telangana's transport department achieves 83% of its revenue target for April-Dec 2025, collecting ₹5,142 crore. Officials also issue a stern warning to private bus operators ahead of Sankranti.
Haveri: Commuters protest bus shortage on Hangal route
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.
Punjab to Create Jobs via Global Investments, Says Govt
Punjab's government announces a surge in global investments, promising better job opportunities and skill development for its youth. Discover how this economic push will transform the state's employment landscape.
Electric Double-Decker Buses Return to Chennai After 17 Years
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.
Ajmer Transport Bribery Network Busted, 13 Detained
Rajasthan ACB uncovers a coordinated bribery network involving transport officials & touts in Ajmer. Raids yield cash, phones & transaction diaries. Read the full expose.
Himachal Deputy CM Urges 15-Year Taxi Permit Validity
Himachal Pradesh Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri urges Centre to extend taxi permit validity to 15 years, citing hilly terrain challenges. He raised key transport sector issues at a national meeting chaired by Nitin Gadkari.
MTC Stops School Buses in Shillong, STEMS Alternative
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.
Kerala's KSRTC to issue e-tender for Enchakkal bus terminal
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.
Education Key to Women's Empowerment, Says University VC
Chamarajanagara University VC MR Gangadhar stresses that quality education for women is vital to end child marriage and regressive practices. He highlights barriers like privatisation and social attitudes.
Congress: Forest Act Changes Open Door to Privatisation
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Punjab Roadways, PRTC Contractual Staff Protest
Contractual employees of Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS & PRTC protest across state, demanding release of jailed colleagues, end to privatisation, and fulfilment of regularisation promise. Details inside.
Delhi's Pollution Fix: Make Public Transport the Backbone
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.
Bengaluru's BMLTA Transport Watchdog 'Dead on Arrival'
Bengaluru's new transport authority, BMLTA, faces irrelevance as key decisions are kept outside its purview. Discover the implications for the city's traffic woes. Read more.
PU Launches Trial Bus Service for Panchkula, Mohali Students
Panjab University begins a trial bus service for students from Panchkula & Mohali. Register by Jan 15 to help finalize routes. Read details and how to apply.
Bengaluru's new transport watchdog lacks real power
Bengaluru's new Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) may be powerless as key decisions are exempt from its scrutiny. Will it truly transform the city's traffic? Read our analysis.
Machado's $1.7 Trillion Venezuela Privatisation Plan
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado outlined a radical $1.7 trillion economic transformation for Venezuela via privatisation in 2025, aiming to reverse socialist policies. Read the full blueprint.
Chennai's 800 Crore Transport Hub: Foundation on Jan 25
CM M K Stalin to lay the foundation for a ₹800 crore multi-modal transport hub in Chennai on Jan 25, redeveloping the 75-year-old Broadway bus stand. The project promises modern facilities for north Chennai commuters.
Punjab's Economic Slowdown: A Crisis of Confidence
Punjab's economic woes stem from a deeper collapse of belief. Explore why fiscal stress, migration, and stalled industry are symptoms of a profound crisis of confidence in the state's future.
Govt's image rests on your services: Gujarat CM to drivers
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.
Bus Services Disrupted in Trichy During CM Stalin's Visit
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.
Mumbai NGOs Demand 25% BMC Budget for Public Healthcare
Ahead of civic polls, Jan Swasthya Abhiyan demands BMC raise health spending to 25%, end privatisation, and fill staff vacancies to rebuild Mumbai's public healthcare system.
Israel's NIS 40 Million Smart Transport Plan for South
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.
UP Power Employees' 400-Day Protest Against Privatisation
UP power employees mark 400th day of agitation against privatisation with 'Protest Day' in Varanasi. They demand cancellation of privatisation processes as assured by the minister.
Record 2.8 Million Use Public Transport on NYE
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's Historic New Year Ridership Hits 1.61 Lakh
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.
100 New Buses Join Uttarakhand Transport Corporation Fleet
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.
Suez to Take Over Kochi Water Utilities After KWA Releases Funds
Kerala Water Authority releases final Rs 41 crore to Suez, paving way for private operation and maintenance of Kochi's water supply. Expected takeover by Jan 6.
TN Govt Allows Transport Corps to Lease Private Buses
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.
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