70% of India's Vehicles Non-Compliant with Norms
Road transport ministry data reveals over 30 crore vehicles lack proper PUC, fitness certificates or insurance. Two-wheelers dominate the non-compliant category.
Road transport ministry data reveals over 30 crore vehicles lack proper PUC, fitness certificates or insurance. Two-wheelers dominate the non-compliant category.
Mysuru authorities seek permit to remove 48 neem trees for a flyover at Devalapura junction, a designated 'black spot' with 7 fatal accidents in 3 years. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces strict new safety regulations for sleeper coach buses following a rise in fire accidents. The rules mandate fire detection systems and structural changes.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Turkey's landmark deal to supply 30 HURJET aircraft to Spain, worth €2.6B, cements its role as a global defence exporter. Read how this partnership reshapes aerospace ties.
The road transport ministry has directed states to ensure no bus is registered without full compliance with safety norms. This follows recent fatal bus fires. Read the new mandatory rules.
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.
Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth announces MoRTH approval for two key projects on NH-33 to solve chronic traffic jams and improve safety. Read details.
Union Ministry sanctions Rs 664.67 crore for upgrading 174 km of roads in Chhattisgarh. The projects aim to boost connectivity in remote and Naxal-affected areas. Read more.
In a major relief for highway users, tolls on roads under expansion will be halved. Charges on partially opened expressways like Delhi-Mumbai will also be reduced to match National Highway rates. Read more.
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.
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.
Turkish security forces captured 125 individuals linked to the Islamic State in coordinated raids across 25 provinces. This major crackdown follows a deadly clash that killed three police officers. Read the full details.
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya inspected the six-lane Ganga bridge in Prayagraj, expressing displeasure over delays. He ordered officials to expedite work for a May 2026 deadline. Read more.
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.
Turkish police detained 357 suspects linked to ISIS in nationwide raids, following a deadly clash that killed 9. Authorities warn of planned attacks during festive season. Read the full report.
India's top two-wheeler manufacturers urge govt to reconsider blanket ABS rule citing cost, supply issues. Clarity elusive days before Jan 1, 2026 deadline. Read more.
Commuters at Chennai's MGR Central Railway Station face dangerous chaos as bus bunching blocks bays, forcing passengers to squeeze between vehicles. Officials promise action. Read more.
Ludhiana's Transport Nagar, North India's second-largest transport hub, grapples with broken roads, sewage failure, garbage piles, and rising robberies. Transporters demand urgent action from authorities.