India, UK agree to urban transport synergy

India and the UK have agreed to to sign an agreement on bilateral cooperation in urban transport policy planning, technology transfer and institutional organisation of transport.
The decision to collaborate on a wide range of transport mobility solutions and associated activities in an urban environment was taken during the three-day official visit of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari to Britain, an official said.
During his visit to the headquarters of Transport For London (TFL), Gadkari was given a presentation on strategy and policy reforms, customer experience and data analysis in respect of London buses and other integrated modes of public transport in Greater London area, the official added.

Under the proposed MoU, the TFL will share with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways its expertise on the mobility and efficiency of transport system and methodologies to facilitate planning and delivery of mobility solutions, including ticketing, passenger information, major project financing, infrastructure maintenance strategies, behavioural change and public transport promotion.
Gadkari later said signing of the MoU will be done through diplomatic channels shortly.
Possibilities of further cooperation on electric buses, bus innovation and capacity augmentation and water transport were also explored during his interaction with the TFL authorities.
The TFL provides world-class services that keep the British capital better equipped with public transport. It virtually coordinates all the London transport, including London metro, the bus network, Dockland Light Rail, water transport and cable car.