public transportation

Palghar, April 6 Western Railway will increase 17 suburban train services to 15-car rakes, including the first-ever introduction of 15-coach services on the Virar-Dahanu corridor, an official said on Monday.He said two new 15-car rakes have been added to the Virar car shed as part of efforts...

Kolkata, April 6 Services on the Blue line of Kolkata Metro were disrupted for half an hour on Monday after a 35-year-old man attempted suicide at the M G Road station, an official said.The incident occurred at 11:35 am, and the man, who jumped in front of an approaching train, was immediately...

Kolkata, April 4 Services along the North-South corridor of the Kolkata Metro were disrupted for 20 minutes on Saturday after a 40-year-old woman attempted suicide at the Kalighat station, a Metro spokesperson said.The incident occurred at 1:06 pm, and the woman, who had jumped onto the...

Thane, April 3 The Metro Line 9 rail service between Dahisar East and Mira Bhayandar will be inaugurated on April 6, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Friday.Speaking to reporters here, he said the inauguration of the service was delayed due to certain factors."We were...

Mumbai, April 3 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis appealed to the public on Friday to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar as a festival of his thoughts, stating that the thoughts and Constitution provided by Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar have provided...

Kolkata, April 3 App-based bus commute service provider Cityflo will launch shuttle operations in Kolkata from April 6 with around 300 buses, days after ride-hailing platform Uber discontinued that service in the city from Friday, offering an alternative option for office-goers, a company...

New Delhi, April 3 Metro services on selected routes will begin at 3 am on Sunday to facilitate participants in the PNB Half Marathon, to be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said on Friday.According to the DMRC, train services on the Yellow, Blue, and...

Ahmedabad, April 2 The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has extended metro train services in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar on selected dates to facilitate passenger movement during the IPL 2026 day-night matches scheduled at Narendra Modi Stadium.In a statement issued on Thursday, the...

New Delhi, April 2 Filming, abusive behavior, and fighting have emerged as the most common offenses on the Delhi Metro, with 2,468 commuters penalized between September and February.This was followed by unlawful entry into the women's coach, which saw 2,313 penalties.A total of 8,251...

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that a record budget has been allocated for the railways, which is benefiting every citizen of the country, especially the poor and middle class.In response to supplementary questions during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha today, Mr. Vaishnaw said that...

Thane, Apr 1 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said that an ambitious "pod tax" project has been planned for Thane city to provide last-mile connectivity.Addressing an event here on Tuesday, Shinde said that similar to the Metro, Coastal Road, and the Thane-Borivali...

New Delhi, March 31 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday dismissed claims that the 'Saheli Pink Card' for free bus travel for women residents can only be used once an hour after being tapped, calling it "lies" and "propaganda".She emphasized that the new mobility cards are functioning...

Islamabad, March 30 Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed that all possible measures be taken to ease the burden of rising prices on ordinary citizens amid the energy crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The President made the remarks while chairing an expanded...

Kottayam (Kerala), March 30 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi drew loud cheers from the crowd when he said he was looking forward to Kerala having a female chief minister.Addressing a rally in Puthuppally here, Gandhi spoke about the guarantees announced by the Congress if it comes to power...

Adoor, March 30 – Launching his election campaign for the Kerala Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi struck a forceful tone on Monday, alleging a "secret understanding" between the ruling Left and the BJP, even as he unveiled a series of welfare promises for voters ahead of the...

Shimla, March 29 A video purportedly showing a man driving a passenger bus with an umbrella in one hand due to a leaking roof, as the vehicle navigates a difficult, hilly road in poor visibility due to rain, has caught the attention of the internet.A passenger who filmed and uploaded the video...

Dhaka, March 29 Bangladesh is set to introduce the Global Positioning System (GPS) to regulate bus movement in the capital, which is said to be a major cause of traffic congestion, the Minister of Road Transport and Bridges said on Sunday."Authorities will monitor vehicles centrally...

Patan, March 27 A bus terminal with "airport-like facilities," costing Rs 17 crore, was inaugurated in Patan by Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Friday.This bus terminal, equipped with facilities similar to those found in airports, is not just a means of transportation but will...

New Delhi, March 26 – Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu visited Model Town in North Delhi on Thursday, a place closely connected to his student days at Delhi University.While revisiting familiar streets, he enjoyed local favorites like "chaat and bhalla," fondly reminiscing about his time...

New Delhi, March 26 According to a study, two-thirds of people believe that government buses offer good value for money, while half want a simpler booking process and better services after booking.According to the study by online bus ticketing platform redBus, road transport corporations...