Page 5 - Public Transport

Chhattisgarh govt allows inter-state public transport operations

The Chhattisgarh government has allowed operations of inter-state public transport, which were shut since mid March due to the coronavirus outbreak

Gadkari calls for modernising public transport, increasing use of biofuels

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said there is a need to modernise the public transport fleet and promote use of green fuel like bio-CNG, ethanol, methanol as well as electricity.

Volvo Buses India integrates with VECV in merger valued at Rs 100 cr

Two bus businesses will become part of a new division in VECV, say executives.

Used car or new set of wheels? How to figure out which you should buy

With liquidity as top priority, most will end up buying a used car, and that's not a bad thing if it's self-funded

Encourage cycles, cashless payments to curb Covid-19, Centre advises states

In order to avoid resurgence of car and other private vehicle usage, the ministry has recommended using non-motorised transport in urban areas

Govt urges use of bicycles, EVs to mitigate risk posed by public transport

Several studies have suggested that with health anxiety, commuters would opt for private vehicles. This would add to pollution, congestion and adversely impact road safety

India coronavirus dispatch: Experts for staggered public transport timing

From stepping into the domain of healthcare, to the return of international cricket, and how doing science will change in India after Covid-19 - read these and more in today's India dispatch

Letter to BS: Post lockdown, high costs can force out many air travellers

The aviation sector will face a strong headwind as fliers will avoid all non-essential travel.

The new normal for public transport

Transport systems in the pre-Covid world were designed based on the number of commuters transported conveniently and safely. This will need to be redefined in an ideal post Covid-19 scenario

India coronavirus dispatch: By how much can distancing, masks lower spread?

From rebuilding trust in public transport, to how face masks can help contain virus, and how construction firms got away with not paying during lockdown - read these and more in today's India dispatch

Use of public transport likely to dip for 6 mnths post lockdown: CSE survey

Within six months after the lockdown, metro ridership will decline from 37% in pre-lockdown period to 16%, the CSE said.

Coronavirus update: India cases cross 52k; public transport may start soon

It's already May, and parts of the country hit 40 degrees Celsius a few days ago, making situations worse for people living in cramped quarters to stay indoors

Covid-19 outbreak: Public transport may resume soon, says Nitin Gadkari

He, however, cautioned over maintaining social distance and adopting all safety measures like hand washing, sanitizing, face masks, etc while operating buses and cars

Mind the gap: Delhi Metro issues coronavirus dos, don'ts for commuters

Any passenger who has symptoms similar to those infected by the virus are strictly advised to avoid travel by the metro or any other mode of public transport, the statement said

COVID-19: Punjab suspends public transport, limits gathering to 20 people

It has also decided to shut marriage palaces, hotels, restaurants, banquets and dining places, except home delivery services and takeaways in the entire state

Coronavirus: Maharashtra warns will be 'harsh' against non-essential travel

Public transport in Mumbai and government offices will continue, said Thackeray, according to news agency PTI

Govt to scrap registration fees for buying electric vehicles: Javadekar

Around Rs 500 crore will be used to set up 2,636 charging stations in 62 cities across cities, minister tells Parliament.

Google looking to expand mixed mode commute option to cities across India

Fitzpatrick listed 14 features that Google has incorporated in the maps

Carlos Ghosn escaped to Lebanon from Tokyo through public transport

Ghosn then flew flew via Istanbul to Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, which doesn't have an extradition agreement with Japan

Free bus rides for women in Delhi from Tuesday as AAP govt scheme kicks off

As per AAP government scheme, conductors will distribute pink tickets having face value of Rs 10 each to women passengers for free-travel