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.
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.
AI to Power Faster Revenue Services on HimSeva: Himachal CM
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launches AI integration on HimSeva portal to expedite revenue services like land records. A step towards transparent, citizen-centric governance.
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.
Chandigarh STA shifts 21 commercial vehicle services online
Chandigarh's State Transport Authority has digitized 21 key services, including registration & RC transfers, via the VAHAN portal, slashing daily office visits from 300 to just 30. Learn how this e-governance move boosts ease of doing business.
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.
21 Commercial Vehicle Services Go Online in Chandigarh
Chandigarh's State Transport Authority launches 21 online services for commercial vehicles, including permits and fitness certificates, streamlining processes for operators and enhancing transparency.
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.
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.
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.
RailTel to Implement HMIS in 7 Assam Medical Colleges
RailTel secures a Rs 56.71 crore project to implement a Hospital Management Information System across seven major medical colleges in Assam, aiming to modernize patient care and hospital operations.
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.
Ludhiana MC's 3rd Bid to Digitize 5 Lakh Old Records
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation floats tenders again to scan and digitize over five lakh old files into a mobile app after previous attempts faced delays and hurdles. Read more.
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.
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.
AMTS receives delayed electric buses, eyes 3000 by 2031
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.
Bus Bay Mayhem at Chennai Central Station Endangers Commuters
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 Hub Faces Major Infrastructure Crisis
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.
260 Govt Schools in Malavalli Fully Digitized by MLA
Malavalli MLA PM Narendraswamy leads a digital revolution, equipping all 260 government schools in his constituency with smart tech, AI tools, and teacher training to boost learning and enrollment.
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