public transport

Why Auto-rickshaws Have Only Three Wheels?

Autorickshaws are designed to be lightweight, and having three wheels reduces the overall weight. Less weight means the engine consumes less fuel, which is economical for drivers who use the vehicle all day.

Nov 20, 2025, 16:04 PM IST

Bengaluru Bus Chaos: Driver And Woman Passenger Slap Each Other In Viral Video; Internet Reacts

What started as a routine bus journey in Bengaluru soon became viral internet fodder, as a driver and passenger got engaged in a slap match mid-ride.

 

Sep 13, 2025, 13:56 PM IST

Mumbai Auto Driver Stops Mid-Ride, Questions Woman On Job Distance: 'Itni Door Kyun Job Liya'

A Mumbai auto driver stopped mid-ride to question a woman about her job distance, sparking viral reactions and calls for safer and respectful public transport.

Aug 02, 2025, 09:51 AM IST

9 Car-Free Cities Around The World; Check Full-List

By 2024, the global car count is expected to reach 1.475 billion, averaging one vehicle per 5.5 people or approximately 182 cars for every 1,000 individuals, reportedly. Though this number appears substantial, its environmental impact is considerable, with an average passenger car emitting about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide each year.

 

Mar 11, 2025, 21:07 PM IST

Delhi Govt Signs MoU With NIC To Boost Public Transport Safety With Advanced Vehicle Tracking System

According to the latest order, the transition to the new monitoring system will be free of charge for vehicle owners. In Delhi, there are about 2.44 lakh public vehicles, including autorickshaws, taxis, and RTVs. 

Sep 24, 2024, 19:23 PM IST

A Look At How Artificial Intelligence & IoT Have Transformed Public Transportation In India

Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things have played a pivotal role in improving the overall experience associated with public transportation in India, and we talk about it here.

Nov 22, 2023, 15:28 PM IST

Air Pollution Alert in London, Mayor Calls to Avoid Car Journeys

Mayor urges Londoners to look after each other by choosing to walk, cycle or take public transport wherever possible. 

Jan 24, 2023, 22:30 PM IST

Maharashtra: Free bus travel for passengers above 75! Get refund if booked before THIS day

Maharashtra: Free bus travel for travellers aged above 75! Passengers to get a refund on bus tickets if booked before THIS day, reports PTI. 

Aug 27, 2022, 12:43 PM IST

Onam 2022: Govt to run special bus services from Karnataka to Kerala covering THESE cities

Onam 2022: To manage the passenger rush on the upcoming Onam festival, KSRTC will operate special bus services for the convenience of commuters travelling from Karnataka to Kerala.

Aug 23, 2022, 20:22 PM IST

Tata Motors bags order for 921 electric buses from BMTC under CESL tender

Tata Motors receives an order for 921 electric buses from BMTC after Delhi Transport Corporation and West Bengal Transport Corporation, reports PTI. 

Aug 18, 2022, 15:58 PM IST

Maharashtra to have clean fuel public transport fleet soon: Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra’s Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis aims Maharashtra to be the first state in the country to run the entire public transport system on clean fuel, reports PTI. 

Jul 09, 2022, 16:51 PM IST

Delhi Metro, DTC buses need greater synergy to help travellers: Chief Secretary

Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar pitched for bringing "greater synergy" in operations of the DMRC and DTC, saying this is needed to promote use of public transport, as reported by PTI.

May 03, 2022, 19:03 PM IST

REET exam today, Rajasthan govt to ensure free bus travel for candidates

More than 16 lakh candidates are set to appear in the examination to be held at around 4,000 centres in the state.

Sep 26, 2021, 07:14 AM IST

Nitin Gadkari calls for adopting advanced models, use of biofuel, electricity, CNG in public transport

Gadkari said that loss in bus service is about Rs 60 crore per year, which can be saved by converting buses into CNG. 

Aug 25, 2020, 00:21 AM IST

Approval to run bus in Maharashtra after long wait

The approval to run the bus has been given after some restrictions. See VIDEO

Aug 20, 2020, 19:48 PM IST

Centre's advisory to state not to travel via public transport

Central government circulate advisory to state govt regarding transportation via public transport.

Mar 18, 2020, 20:52 PM IST

Indians, Chinese, other Asian countries reluctant to use public transport: Study

The study found that public transport usage had developed "a very strong and negative attitudes" in India and China.

 

May 09, 2019, 12:56 PM IST