Page 6 - Road Transport
India's road traffic data shows tentative signs of life after easing curbs
Mumbai seemed the most cautious of the three. New Delhi was second, while technology hub Bengaluru saw the highest rush hour congestion.
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Traffic on highways picks up pace as states ease Covid-19 lockdown curbs
Transporters had anticipated around 25% traffic back on the roads from April 20. However, due to various supply chain disruptions the traffic was around 10-15%.
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Toll booths open to biz, but India's oldest highway wears deserted look
Constructed by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century, the original road over the years extended right up to Kabul in Afghanistan (in the west) and Chittagong in Bangladesh (in the east).
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Coronavirus impact: Logistics firms face hurdles in transporting cargo
The most impacted have been truck drivers, who have had to bear the ire of the authorities and face stigma in their villages.
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90% of trucks in India are now off roads amid coronavirus lockdown
Daily movement of trucks has collapsed to less than 10 per cent of normal levels, according to All India Motor Transport Congress
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Essential supplies face disruption as Covid-19 cripples road transport
The possibility of harassment by cops and fear of the unknown have forced a large number of truck drivers to abandon vehicles at the transport centres and flee home.
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'Don't have capability to build roads in Bihar': What was Gadkari implying?
Was Gadkari taking a swipe at the Bihar government?
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Transport Ministry has sought RBI's nod for 30-yr funding of infra projects
The Reserve Bank Governor gave a clear direction that we don't have any problem if banks are ready to finance for 30 years for infrastructure projects.
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Opposition parties enforce state bandh in support of RTC stike in Telangana
State government employee associations also declared solidarity with striking RTC staff, staging lunch demonstrations in front of the state secretariat and other government offices
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Political Uncertainty Delays Road Transport Reforms
Political Uncertainty Delays Road Transport Reforms
