Public Transport
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World Public Transport Day: What are the five big future changes in Indian public transport system?
India | Nov 10, 2025, 09:00 AM ISTWorld Public Transport Day matters because it has become extremely important to make people aware about the benefits of using public transport amid increasing traffic congestion not just in India, but across the world.
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Delhi to introduce 500 new electric buses in two Months, 1,000 by year-end: Transport minister
Delhi | May 17, 2025, 03:38 PM ISTDelhi will introduce 1,000 new electric buses by year-end, with 500 set to hit the roads in the next two months, aiming to boost eco-friendly public transport.
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Namo Bharat Train: NCMC card users to get instant discount | Here's how to earn extra loyalty points
Personal Finance | Feb 01, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTNamo Bharat Train passengers can now get a 10 per cent discount using the NCMC card and QR tickets. NCRTC introduced a loyalty points program for affordable travel.
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Delhi Metro update: Ditch your smart card, switch to Momentum 2.0 App, here's why
Personal Finance | Dec 19, 2024, 01:01 PM ISTDMRC has launched the Momentum 2.0 Delhi Sarthi app, transforming metro travel by eliminating the need for metro cards. With features like a digital wallet, locker rentals, and the ability to book taxis and event tickets, this app offers a smarter, more convenient commuting experience for Delhi-NCR.
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Maharashtra Bandh: What is open and what's closed on August 24? Deets inside
Maharashtra | Aug 23, 2024, 12:33 PM ISTDespite the bandh, public transport is expected to operate normally, and hospitals and educational institutions will remain open, with schools closing only if they typically do on Saturdays. Banks will be closed due to the fourth Saturday of the month, in line with RBI regulations.
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Rapido forays into cab services to compete with Ola, Uber; plans roll out in 35 cities by 2024
Business | Dec 07, 2023, 12:51 PM ISTBike-taxi and auto-aggregator company Rapido started cab services in Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad and Bengaluru and it said will expand its services in 35 sitting in the next few months.
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How this company aims to change the face of public transport in India with its E-bus
Business | Oct 01, 2021, 02:16 PM ISTThe group has now launched a new firm - SUNSUL Technology - that will focus on innovation in the green energy sector.
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Shift public transport vehicles in NCR to CNG: Delhi to neighbouring states
India | Sep 23, 2021, 03:07 PM ISTGopal Rai made the suggestions during an online meeting of NCR states convened by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
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Karnataka to resume inter-state bus service to Kerala
India | Jul 09, 2021, 07:34 AM ISTThe Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) would resume inter-state bus service to Kerala from July 12 after suspending it for over 2 months.
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Karnataka: Public transport services to operate with 50 pc capacity from today
India | Jun 21, 2021, 07:51 AM ISTMeanwhile, BMRC also said that Metro Rail services are also permitted, with 50 per cent occupancy, strictly adhering to Covid appropriate behaviour and SOPs issued by the concerned departments.
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Public transport suspended in Himachal Pradesh from tomorrow; essential shops to open for 3 hours
India | May 09, 2021, 07:09 AM ISTAll public transport will remain suspended till further orders and private vehicles will only be allowed in case of emergency services.
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Budget 2021: What Sitharaman announced for public transport in urban areas
Business | Feb 01, 2021, 12:07 PM ISTSitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021-22 on Monday, which was approved by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today.
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Now, Uber will show you best routes for metro, bus in Delhi
Business | Oct 22, 2019, 12:09 PM ISTUber, which has tied up with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the new service, will show end-to-end directions from point A to point B.
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Centre asks states, UTs to set up modern bus terminals equipped with host of facilities
India | Dec 02, 2018, 01:11 PM ISTThe bus port could be developed either as a green-field or as a brown-field project, provided that the location suggested by the participating state is found to be suitable in the feasibility study, the guidelines said.
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Haryana Roadways employees on strike today, public transport services likely to be hit
India | Sep 05, 2018, 08:17 AM ISTAccording to the Roadways union leaders, the government buses have started to go off roads in some depots across the state Tuesday evening.
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Coming soon in India: One-nation-one-card policy for public transport to bring seamless connectivity
India | Sep 03, 2018, 04:47 PM IST"A robust transportation sector is the backbone for the development of any economy, especially for a densely populated developing country like India," NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Monday.
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Metro services to be linked with other public transport systems in Delhi-NCR area within one year
India | Jun 24, 2018, 05:14 PM ISTUnion Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to ensure "last-mile connectivity" by connecting the metro with feeder bus services in the National Capital Region.
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Impressed with China, PM Modi eyes its ‘straddling bus’ concept for India
National | Aug 07, 2016, 04:43 PM ISTthis revolutionary idea of public transport has already caught the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Work to begin on Rs 4,000-crore Metrino project in 2 months: Nitin Gadkari
National | Jun 07, 2016, 05:55 PM ISTGovernment's ambitious Rs 4,000 crore 'Metrino' public transport project in the national capital region, is scheduled to hit the ground in the next two months
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Over 4 per cent fall in passenger bookings worries railways
India | Sep 27, 2015, 11:19 AM ISTNew Delhi: An over 4 per cent fall in passenger bookings between April and August this year has left the Indian Railway worried, raising concerns about a possible rise in passenger subsidy.Altogether 3,427.84 million passengers