public transportation

New Delhi, March 16 – Reinforcing inclusive governance, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approved a proposal to include transgender passengers in the free bus travel scheme on all routes operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and buses run by the transport department, an official said...

New Delhi, March 16 The Delhi government has approved a proposal to include transgender passengers in its free bus travel scheme, according to a statement from the chief minister's office, released on Monday.The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta...

New Delhi, March 16 – Norwegian Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, recently took a ride on the Delhi Metro for the first time, describing it as a "fantastic way to get around" in the National Capital.She praised the Delhi Metro for being "fast, clean, and super-efficient." She shared videos...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that a 200-kilometer metro network will be developed in Pune in the coming years, taking into account the city's rapid growth. He said instructions have been given to Maha Metro to prepare a comprehensive project plan for the expansion.Mr...

New Delhi, March 15 Over the past eleven years, India has experienced a remarkable expansion of its metro rail network, making it the third largest in the world.From just a handful of operational lines in five cities in 2014, the network has grown to cover as many as 26 cities, crossing the...

Pune, March 15 Pune will get additional metro rail routes in May and July, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday.He was speaking after inaugurating Metro Bhavan, the headquarters of the MahaMetro Pune Project."Maharashtra is the first state to formulate a GCC (Global...

Pune, March 15 Pune will get additional metro rail routes in May and July, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday.He was speaking after inaugurating Metro Bhavan, the headquarters of the MahaMetro Pune Project."Maharashtra is the first state to formulate a GCC (Global...

Mumbai, March 13 Tata Motors announced on Friday that it has secured supply orders for over 5,000 buses and chassis from various state transport undertakings across the country.The orders cover a wide range of the company's passenger mobility solutions, including Magna, Cityride, Starbus...

New Delhi, March 13 The Delhi government on Friday clarified that women in the national capital can continue to travel in the DTC buses using pink paper tickets until they obtain a new "Pink Card".The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) in a statement urged women in Delhi not to "worry or rush"...

Mumbai, March 12 Veteran actress Soni Razdan, also known as Alia Bhatt's mother, recently experienced Mumbai's underground metro and shared her excitement with fans on her social media account.The actress posted a video of her journey on the city's newly operational Aqua Line and expressed...

Lucknow, March 11 The Rampur district administration has launched an initiative under which damaged and inactive ambulances have been refurbished to be used as "mobile shops" by poor street vendors, officials said on Wednesday.Eight such "mobile shops" have been handed over for use at a...

New Delhi, March 11 Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu honored a Delhi Metro enthusiast on Wednesday who has travelled on the first train of every corridor since the system began operations in 2002.Anil Marwah has maintained this tradition for 24 consecutive...

New Delhi, March 11 PhonePe has announced the launch of the PhonePe 'RuPay On-The-Go' Card, a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC).This launch is a step towards India's 'One Nation One Card' vision, aimed at digitizing transit payments across India.The PhonePe 'On-The-Go' Card is designed to...

Kochi, March 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate several key development projects in Kerala to the nation on Wednesday during his visit to the state.According to an official release here on Tuesday, the Prime Minister will launch projects of various central ministries...

New Delhi, March 10 – Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Tuesday that the electric bus fleet is projected to reach 7,500 by the end of this year, marking a significant milestone in the city's transition towards sustainable public transportation.The Minister chaired a review...

New Delhi, March 10 The Delhi government is planning to set up an inter-state bus terminal on over 20 acres of land at the Bhalswa landfill site, which is being reclaimed after the garbage has been removed.After chairing a review meeting of his department on Tuesday, Transport Minister Pankaj...

New Delhi, March 9 From being a passenger on the inaugural Delhi Metro in 2002 to his latest ride on the new corridors this year, Anil Marwah has kept the tradition of taking the first ride on new routes alive for more than two decades.For most people, a new metro line means a faster commute...

Mumbai, March 9 A total of 58 drivers from the civic-run transport undertaking BEST and service contractor companies were dismissed between 2022 and 2024 due to road accidents, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde told the legislative council on Monday.In a written response to a...

New Delhi, March 9 A Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus was vandalized and set on fire by angry locals in the Nangloi area of outer Delhi on Monday after it allegedly ran over a pedestrian, police sources said.The incident triggered chaos in the area as residents gathered at the spot...

New Delhi, March 8 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that the expansion of the metro network will ensure safer and easier daily travel for women.Her remarks came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new metro corridors and laid the foundation stone for three others in...