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MUMBAI: Autorickshaw and taxi drivers staged a protest outside the Andheri regional transport office (RTO) on Wednesday, alleging that the transport authorities are forcing them to sign up for welfare benefits. Unions say drivers are unable to complete routine formalities at Mumbai's four RTOs unless they first cough up ₹800 to sign up with the new welfare board announced recently. Those who refuse to pay up are unable to renew their vehicle fitness certification and vehicle permits. Calling it ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Tuesday that the first phase of the city's inaugural driverless Pod Taxi project, launched to facilitate 'last-mile' connectivity within Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) area, will be completed within 20 months. While leading the groundbreaking ceremony for the 3.36-kilometre-long first phase, the chief minister said the project is being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and forms part ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded Rs 2.72 crore as compensation to a 19-year-old man left paralysed in a road accident in 2023. Presiding Officer Ruchika Singla was hearing a claim petition filed by the paralysed man, Khushwant Kapoor, against the driver of the offending vehicle, Harish Madan, its owner Mohan Lal Madan and its insurer. According to the prosecution, in the early hours of April 26, 2023, Kapoor was going home on his motorcycle, when ...Read More >
Mumbai: Vietnam-based Vingroup has announced a massive investment of $6.5 billion in Maharashtra, aimed at driving sustainable urban development, industrial growth, tourism, renewable energy, and electric mobility. The announcement was made in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, as the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state's Industries Department and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. Fadnavis Calls Investment a Step Toward Modern Urb ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's first pod taxi service at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) will cater to more than 100,000 commuters per day by 2031, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said on Monday, a day ahead of the project's foundation stone laying ceremony. Daily ridership on the Automated Rapid Transport System (ARTS), popularly known as pod taxi, will surge to 112,000 by 2041, catering to more than 17% of those visiting the business district, the development authority said citin ...Read More >
Indore, Apr 8 (PTI) A 25-year-old taxi driver died by suicide in Indore after recording a video alleging assault and corruption by the police, prompting the authorities to suspend a sub-inspector, an official said on Wednesday. Abhishek Patil hanged himself at his home on Tuesday, the official said. Before taking his life, Patil made an emotional video, which subsequently went viral on social media. Patil alleged in the video that his taxi had only lightly scratched another car in a minor col ...Read More >
New Delhi: To reduce congestion and cut travel time, India's financial capital, Mumbai, will get its first driverless personal rapid transit system -- pod taxi -- soon. The first phase of the project will be completed within 10 months. The Automated Rapid Transit System (ARTS) being developed between Kurla and BKC will ease last-mile congestion in the business district. It will connect major locations like LBS Marg, Kalanagar, and BKC, linking Bandra and Kurla suburban railway stations. The Mu ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Mumbai's first driverless pod taxi system, aimed at easing last-mile congestion in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), will see its first phase completed within 20 months, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday.The announcement sets a clear timeline for the city's first personal rapid transit system, designed to connect key transit points and reduce dependency on multiple modes of transport.Fadnavis performed the bhoomi pujan for the 3.36-km Phase I stretch, formally lau ...Read More >
Delhi Police on Monday arrested Sarabjit Singh, 37, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit, and booked him for attempted murder, criminal trespass and obstructing public servants after he rammed his Tata Sierra through barricades to enter the assembly premises in Civil Lines. He then placed a bouquet in the Speaker's unlocked vehicle before leaving; he was arrested within two hours from Roop Nagar. On Tuesday, his family said Singh had been "disturbed" after learning that his 20-year-old nephew ...Read More >
Punjab-based transport unions, including truck and taxi operators, staged a protest at the Dehni border near Nalagarh against the Himachal Pradesh government's hike in entry tax for non-state vehicles, leading to a traffic disruption. Various Punjab-based organisations on Saturday again staged a protest against the hike in entry tax by the Himachal Pradesh govt, and blocked the road at Dehni border near Nalagarh, resulting in a traffic jam. The protestors, who belonged to various truck and taxi ...Read More >
Mumbai: The first phase of Mumbai's BKC pod taxi project will be completed within 20 months, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday, setting a timeline for the city's first driverless personal rapid transit system aimed at easing last-mile congestion in the business district.Fadnavis performed the bhoomipujan of the 3.36-km Phase I stretch along with deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, formally launching work on the project.The initial corridor will connect Kurla terminal statio ...Read More >
The Odisha government has imposed restrictions on the transfer of ownership of commercial public transport vehicles like buses and taxis that are more than 10 years old and registered in any other state, officials said on Monday. The State Transport Authority (STA) took this decision keeping the safety, comfort and convenience of the travelling public in view, according to an order. Also Read: India-Made Maruti Suzuki eVitara Scores 4 Star Safety Rating In ANCAP Crash Tests "The stage/contrac ...Read More >
Mumbai is set to get a driverless Pod taxi system. The Automated Rapid Transit System will connect Kurla and Bandra Kurla Complex. This project aims to improve last-mile connectivity for daily commuters. The system will feature AI-based pods running on battery power. It is expected to reduce traffic congestion and travel time.Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the driverless Pod taxi project, an Automated Rapid Transit System being d ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The probe into the Delhi Assembly security breach has revealed that the man who allegedly forced his way into the complex in an SUV wanted to draw the attention of police and other authorities towards the disappearance of his nephew, officials said on Tuesday. According to the police, his nephew has been missing since April 1 and a missing persons report had been lodged at Hari Nagar police station in west Delhi. A senior police officer, requesting anonymity, said Sarabj ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: Even as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) performed the bhoomipujan for its proposed Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) or "POD Taxi" project in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), transport experts have raised concerns over affordability, feasibility and lack of public consultation. Project scope and connectivity plan The Automated Rapid Transit System, spanning 8.85 km with 22 stations, is being pitched as a first- and last-mile connectivity solution linking Ban ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Monday busted a notorious gang operating in South-East Delhi and arrested its kingpin, Saurav alias Lefty, along with his key associate, Abhishek alias Bhola. According to police, Saurav Lefty had been absconding for the past six months in connection with multiple serious criminal cases. Proceedings under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were also underway against him. A reward of Rs 1 lakh had been proposed on his ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Monday busted a notorious gang operating in South-East Delhi and arrested its kingpin, Saurav alias Lefty, along with his key associate, Abhishek alias Bhola. According to police, Saurav Lefty had been absconding for the past six months in connection with multiple serious criminal cases. Proceedings under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were also underway against him. A reward of Rs 1 lakh had been proposed on his ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the driverless Pod taxi project, an Automated Rapid Transit System being developed between Kurla and BKC in Mumbai, to provide last-mile connectivity for daily commuters. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar were present at the function along with the chief minister at the Diamond Garden metro station in Chembur. Fadnavis said that all necessary approvals for ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for India's first Pod taxi project, an Automated Rapid Transit System being developed between Kurla and BKC in Mumbai to provide last-mile connectivity for daily commuters. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar were present at the function along with the chief minister at Dimond Garden metro station in Chembur. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority ( ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major relief for residents of Mankhurd and Chembur, the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 2B has been inaugurated today, April 7. CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy CMs Sunetra Pawar and Eknath Shinde, inaugurated the 5.4-km stretch, which is set to ease congestion and improve connectivity. Along with this, the virtual bhoomipujan of the BKC pod taxi project was also done. Stations To Open In Phase 1 The Phase I section of the corridor covers a 5.4-km stretch between Diamond G ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Sarabjit Singh forcefully entered the premises of the Delhi Assembly with a car to grab Delhi Police's attention to the case of his missing nephew, police sources said on Tuesday. Sarabjit Singh was arrested, and a case was registered against him for breaching the security of the Delhi Assembly. According to Delhi Police, his nephew had been missing since April 1, and a missing person's report was lodged at the Hari Nagar police station. Sarabjit stated that ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has imposed restrictions on the transfer of ownership of commercial public transport vehicles like buses and taxis that are more than 10 years old and registered in any other state, officials said Monday. The State Transport Authority (STA) took this decision keeping the safety, comfort and convenience of the travelling public in view, according to an order. "The stage/contract carriers registered in other states which are more than 10 years old from the month an ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 6 (PTI) The Odisha government has imposed restrictions on the transfer of ownership of commercial public transport vehicles like buses and taxis that are more than 10 years old and registered in any other state, officials said on Monday. The State Transport Authority (STA) took this decision keeping the safety, comfort and convenience of the travelling public in view, according to an order. "The stage/contract carriers registered in other states which are more than 10 years ol ...Read More >
Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project: The tunnelling work is set to commence on the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project. Being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the 11.84-km-long project is expected to significantly enhance connectivity and reduce travel time from 1.5 hours to just 15 minutes. Also Read | BKC Pod Taxi project set to become a game-changer for Mumbai traffic - here's how Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project TBM The project involves construc ...Read More >
Redevelopment of New Delhi railway station: The Ministry of Railways is carrying out the redevelopment of New Delhi (NDLS) railway station at full swing. The station is being upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). The move will not only help expand capacity to meet rising traffic demand in the coming years but also improve passenger facilities. The station falls under the administrative control of Northern Railway's Delhi Division. Also Read | New Delhi railway station to get AI ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Autorickshaws and cars running on Liquified Petroleum Gas queued up before the gas stations in certain parts of the state on Wednesday owing to shortage in supply. The government said the problem was only with the LPG stations of private oil companies and not the state-owned oil companies. "I am trying for LPG for my autorickshaw for the past four hours, but I am not getting it anywhere. All my stock is getting exhausted in search of gas," Abdul Kareem said at an RT Nagar-based LPG ...Read More >
New Delhi: Moving to a new city often comes with mixed emotions. While some may find it refreshing, others go through a sense of homesickness and miss the comfort of familiar surroundings. Recently, a person who moved from Mumbai to Bengaluru drew attention after sharing their experience on social media. Just two months into the move, he spoke about missing Mumbai's warmth, describing how the city's sense of belonging and friendly people had left a lasting impression on them. The Mumbaikar in ...Read More >
Addressing an event in Thane, Shinde said the proposed pod taxi system will be introduced in the Ghodbunder region, with the foundation stone for the project set to be laid soon, reported PTI. He described the initiative as part of a broader push to modernise the city's infrastructure, drawing parallels with major projects such as Metro corridors, the Coastal Road, and the Thane-Borivali twin-tunnel project. A pod taxi operates under the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system, featuring small, au ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's ambitious pod taxi project in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) is set to redefine urban mobility in one of the city's busiest commercial hubs, promising faster, seamless and technology-driven commuting for thousands of daily travellers. Planned as India's first automated pod taxi network, the project, officially termed the Automated Rapid Transit System (ARTS), will run along an approximately 8-9 km elevated corridor connecting Bandra and Kurla stations via BKC. The system will f ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The disruption in LPG supply has nearly driven autorickshaws off the road in the city. Commuters are mostly relying on CNG-fitted autorickshaws. Bowring Service Station on St. Mark's Road, one of the few LPG bunkers in service on Wednesday, ran out of supply on Thursday. A station-in-charge said that there would not be any supply on Friday as well. Sajan, who owns and drives an LPG-run autorickshaw, lives in KR Puram. "Someone told me in the morning that a bunker in Bannerghatta had ...Read More >
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