public transportation

New Delhi, March 25 Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday termed the 2026-27 budget a "roadmap for development" and said it reflects the government's focus on people-centric administration, higher capital spending, and social welfare.Speaking on the motion of thanks over the Delhi...

Amaravati, March 25 Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad on Wednesday directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to fully utilize the PM-eBus Sewa scheme in the state.During the 3rd State-Level Sanctioning Committee meeting held at the Secretariat, the chief secretary reviewed...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi Police has taken cognizance of a video that went viral on social media, in which a group of women are purportedly verbally abusing other female passengers inside a women's coach of the metro, an official said on Tuesday.The video is being verified by the station...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi government has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, to conduct a study of its route rationalization program, aimed at improving the efficiency and service of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses, officials said on Tuesday.Last year, the...

Bengaluru, March 24 – The Karnataka government-owned Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) announced on Tuesday that its flagship dairy brand 'Nandini' has partnered with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the official dairy partner for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.The 2026 IPL...

New Delhi, March 23 The government on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that 10,000 air-conditioned electric buses would be provided to 116 cities across 26 states/UTs by the end of 2027 under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, and a new scheme would be launched thereafter to provide another 35,000 electric...

New Delhi, March 23 Traffic movement will remain restricted on key stretches in central Delhi in view of the Navratri celebrations at the Jhandewalan Temple from March 23 to March 27, police said on Monday.According to an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police, the movement of all heavy...

Mumbai, March 20 The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has sought a viability gap funding (VGF) of ₹3,191.42 crore from the state government for its fleet of electric buses, officials said on Friday.Speaking at a press conference, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that...

Jaipur, March 20 – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma chaired a high-level meeting on Friday to review the expansion plans of the Jaipur Metro, directing officials to ensure that all key locations are included in upcoming phases while preparing a comprehensive action plan based on...

New Delhi, March 20 The Supreme Court on Friday emphasized the need to find ways to assist people with disabilities, and suggested that taxi services should be equipped to accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices for them.The observations came from a bench of Justices Vikram Nath...

New Delhi, March 20 The International Energy Agency (IEA) has advocated a set of immediate demand-side measures, including working from home, lower speed limits, and reduced air travel, to mitigate the impact of a historic global oil supply shock triggered by disruptions in the Middle East.Oil...

New Delhi, March 19 Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday emphasized the need to strengthen last-mile connectivity for Metro commuters.In a post on X, Sandhu said he travelled on the Metro and had interactions with fellow residents, describing the system as a reliable...

Jaipur, March 19 – Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated a fleet of new buses on Thursday, on the occasion of Rajasthan Day, to strengthen the state's public transport system. A total of 207 buses have been added to the Rajasthan Roadways fleet to provide more accessible and modern...

Mumbai, March 18 The Western Railway (WR) will convert 16 existing 12-car suburban trains into 15-car services from March 19, in an effort to increase carrying capacity and ease overcrowding on its network in Mumbai, officials said on Wednesday.This move will increase the total number of...

Bengaluru, March 18 A family is alleged to have attempted to send an elderly man in a "parcel" through a courier service as a protest against high bus fares ahead of Ugadi and Eid-ul-Fitr, police said on Wednesday.The incident occurred in the Vyalikaval area of central Bengaluru on Tuesday...

Amaravati, March 18 – The Andhra Pradesh government launched the “Divyang Shakti” scheme on Wednesday, joining a select group of Indian states in providing free bus travel to people with disabilities.Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the scheme and described it as a major step...

New Delhi, March 17 In a direct attack on the Centre, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Saugata Roy accused Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday of prioritizing "glamorous" high-speed trains while neglecting those serving the poor.Participating in the discussion on the demands for grants...

Amaravati, March 17 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to launch the 'Divyang Shakti' scheme on Wednesday, which will provide free bus travel to people with disabilities.Promoted as a special gift for the Ugadi festival, 'Divyang Shakti' focuses on social equity...

New Delhi, March 16 The Delhi Transport Department is planning to introduce AI-enabled bus shelters across the national capital that will provide commuters with real-time information on bus routes, frequency, and expected waiting times.Officials said the system will also help the Delhi...

New Delhi, March 16 The Delhi government has approved a proposal to include transgender passengers in its free bus travel scheme, an official statement from the Chief Minister's office said on Monday.Over 1 lakh "Saheli Pink" cards have been issued since the scheme was launched earlier this...