public transportation

New Delhi, February 23 The NCRTC on Monday recorded the highest-ever ridership on the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System, with passenger numbers expected to exceed 1 lakh.This marks the first full day of commercial services after Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the...

Meerut, February 23 – On its first day of operation, the Meerut Metro sparked excitement across the city, as commuters praised the new service for its speed, comfort, and modern infrastructure. Families and young passengers flocked to stations from the morning, eager to experience the city's...

Hyderabad, February 23 Olectra Greentech Ltd announced on Monday that it has secured a Letter of Intent from the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) through Evey Trans Pvt Ltd for 1,085 electric buses under the PM E-DRIVE initiative.The Olectra electric buses will be deployed...

New Delhi, February 22 Excitement and curiosity marked Sunday evening in Meerut as residents gathered in large numbers to witness Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro services.Families, students, and office-goers lined up at the Begumpul station...

Kolkata, February 22 Services on the Kolkata Metro's Blue Line were disrupted for about 30 minutes on Sunday after a passenger jumped in front of an approaching train at the Tollygunge station, officials said.The incident occurred at 4:20 pm when a male passenger, aged between 25 and 30 years...

Meerut (UP), February 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train from the Shatabdi Nagar station on Sunday, boosting high-speed intercity travel and rapid intra-city movement.From there, the Prime Minister also took a metro ride to Meerut South station...

New Delhi, February 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that his government is committed to the rapid expansion of rail connectivity across the country.In this regard, Modi said on Sunday that he will have the privilege of inaugurating the country's fastest Meerut Metro and Namo...

Meerut (UP), February 21 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed preparations on Saturday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to flag off the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train, officials said.According to sources, the chief minister arrived at the Shatabdi Nagar...

Thane, February 19 The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation is set to introduce 8,300 new buses this year to reduce the revenue deficit and strengthen the corporation financially, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Thursday.Sarnaik, who is also the chairman of the MSRTC, said in...

Amaravati, February 18 Andhra Pradesh's flagship welfare scheme, "Stree Shakti," which offers free bus rides to women, has enabled more than four crore journeys in just eight months since its launch at a cost of Rs 1,500 crore.Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that so far, 4.29 crore...

Shimla, February 17 The All India Democratic Women's Association here on Tuesday condemned the decision to charge an additional Rs 236 for issuing online bus passes for private school students in Himachal Pradesh.It demanded that the state government reverse the decision.In a statement...

New Delhi, February 17 The upcoming Meerut Metro is set to become the fastest metro service in the country, with a maximum operational speed of 120 kmph, significantly reducing travel time across the city, an official has said.The service will operate on a 21 km corridor between Meerut South...

Mumbai, February 16 Traffic Police will implement diversions and other arrangements in advance of an event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday, officials said.Around 3:15 PM on February 17, Macron and Modi will hold bilateral...

New Delhi, February 16 The upcoming Meerut Metro is set to become the fastest metro service in the country, with a maximum operational speed of 120 kmph, significantly reducing travel time across the city, an official said on Monday.The service will operate on a 21 km corridor between Meerut...

Bhavnagar, February 14 – Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi launched and inaugurated development projects worth Rs 509.23 crore in Bhavnagar on Saturday, including the introduction of electric buses under the Centre's PM e-Bus Sewa scheme.The programme was held virtually in the presence of...

New Delhi, February 14 The Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the upcoming AI Impact Summit and CBSE examinations, stating that elaborate arrangements have been put in place for their smooth conduct.The five-day summit, AI Impact Summit, will be held at Bharat Mandapam in the...

New Delhi, February 14 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 120 mist spray systems installed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday, according to an official.The Chief Minister stated that the government is implementing scientifically designed short-term, mid-term...

Lucknow, February 14 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the approval for the extension of the Noida Metro (Aqua Line) is a historic decision that will enhance the connectivity between Noida and Greater Noida.In a post on X in Hindi, Adityanath said, "The...

New Delhi, February 14 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 120 mist spray systems at the IGI Airport premises on Saturday, reiterating her government's commitment to the 'Clear Air, Clean Delhi' initiative.The mist spray systems, installed by the GMR Group at the Indira Gandhi...

February 14, New Delhi – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of the Noida Metro Rail Project from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden (Noida). The new corridor will cover a length of 11.56 km and will feature 8 elevated stations. Once operational...