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Generate revenue streams to make BEST truly 'the best': Maha CM Fadnavis

Mumbai, April 25: Calling Mumbai’s BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) the lifeline of the city, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday emphasised the need for the undertaking to not only enhance passenger experience through modern buses and better facilities, but also to create its own sources of revenue.

Summer plan: 'Jal Doots' to provide drinking water to commuters at Delhi bus stops

New Delhi, April 25: Volunteers or ‘Jal Doot’ will soon start offering water to commuters waiting for public transport buses at stops, an official said on Friday.

Delhi govt to launch 250 mini-electric 'Mohalla Buses' named DEVI tomorrow

New Delhi, April 21: Scripting a new chapter in Delhi's public transport sector, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will launch over 250 air-conditioned mini-electric buses – nine metres in length and named DEVI – on Tuesday to offer commuters a solution in last-mile connectivity.

Delhi Metro makes changes in its last train timings on all lines ahead of IPL matches in national capital

New Delhi, April 11: With the intent to facilitate the spectators during the T-20 matches of Indian Premier Leage scheduled to be played on 13th, 16th, 27th and 29th April and 11th May 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Ferozshah Kotla Ground, New Delhi, the Delhi Metro has made changes in its last train timings on all Lines (including Airport Express Line), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said in a press release.

Himachal: BJP's Jai Ram Thakur slams Congress Govt over bus fare hike

Shimla, April 7: Former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and Leader of Opposition (LoP), Jai Ram Thakur, has launched an attack on the ruling Congress government over the recent decision to double the minimum bus fare, describing it as an anti-poor move that will severely burden the economically weaker sections of society.

MP Cabinet approves launch of Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva

Bhopal, April 1: A cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at Mantralaya in Bhopal on Tuesday and the council of ministers given a nod to the launch of 'Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva' to provide organized, convenient, and safe passenger transport bus services on urban and rural routes in the state.

Expand bus fleet, boost last-mile connectivity, says CAG report on managing Delhi air pollution

New Delhi, April 1: To arrest the deteriorating air quality in the national Capital due to vehicular emissions, the Delhi Government should immediately address the issue of shortage of 2,250 public transport buses and complement it with last-mile connectivity options, recommended a CAG report on air pollution.

DTC suffered loss of Rs 70,471 crore under previous AAP govt: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, March 29: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, during a discussion on the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit report on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), alleged that DTC suffered a loss of Rs 70,471 crore under the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.

Delhi Assembly: CAG report on DTC losses sent to panel, report likely in 3 months

New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi Assembly on Friday discussed a CAG report on the financial mismanagement at Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and referred it to the Committee on Government Undertakings to submit its report within three months.

CAG report: Despite Rs 60,750 crore loss, DTC lacks revival road map

New Delhi, March 24: Despite a loss of Rs 60,750 crore in 2021-12, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) incurred an avoidable liability of interest and penalty of Rs 63.10 crore due to wrongly availing of Input Tax Credit for Goods and Services Tax on exempted services, said a CAG report tabled in Delhi Assembly on Monday.

Heavy security, traffic diversions in Chennai for CSK vs Mumbai Indians IPL match

Chennai, March 23: With Chennai Super Kings set to face Mumbai Indians in Match No. 3 of IPL 2025 on Sunday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the Greater Chennai Police have implemented extensive security measures.

Namo Bharat milestone: Largest RRTS station at Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan to be ready next month

New Delhi, March 22: The multi-modal transit hub planned at Sarai Kale Khan in southeast Delhi is likely to take shape by next month with Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat's biggest station nearing completion, paving the way for the start of trial runs in the next fortnight, said an official on Saturday.

Pro-Kannada organizations call for Karnataka bandh on March 22 over Belagavi incidents

Bengaluru, March 21: Pro-Kannada organizations, led by the Kannada Vatal Party, have called for a Karnataka Bandh on March 22 (Saturday) in protest against recent incidents in Belagavi, including an attack on a KSRTC bus conductor and vandalism of a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus in Maharashtra.

K'taka observes statewide Bandh today in protest against KSRTC driver attack, governance Bill

New Delhi, March 22: A statewide bandh has been called in Karnataka on Saturday in protest against the recent attack on a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) driver in Maharashtra and the controversial 'Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill.'

70 per cent coaches running on Indian Railways General and non-AC category: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, March 21: Indian Railways is currently utilising 79,000 coaches for running train services for passengers of which 56,000 coaches, comprising 70 per cent of the total, are General and non-AC Sleeper category, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Parliament on Friday.

Delhi govt to sign AB-PMJAY MoU with Centre on April 10; Mohalla buses to hit roads from April 1

New Delhi, March 18: Aiming to deliver its promise to provide free health insurance, the Delhi government will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Central government on April 10 to extend benefits of AB-PMJAY to city residents, said Minister Pankaj Singh on Tuesday.

30 injured in road accident J&K's Reasi district

Jammu, March 16: Thirty passengers were injured on Sunday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday, an official said, adding that the mishap took place after the vehicle went out of the driver's control and turned turtle on the road.

Gurugram: GMCBL flags off 'Pink Buses' on Women's Day

Gurugram, March 8: Commemorating the occasion of International Women's Day, the Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL) introduced 'Pink Buses' for female passengers here in Gurugram on Saturday.

After two decades, MP to revive public transport system

Bhopal, March 5: After nearly two decades, Madhya Pradesh is set to revive its road transport system, primarily to benefit rural communities.

Rajasthan Roadways' Delhi Depot earns over one crore revenue in Feb

Jaipur, March 1: Rajasthan Roadways' Delhi Depot has been consistently moving towards profitability for the past five months, marking a significant turnaround in its financial performance. The depot registered an increase of 1.12 crore in February this year as compared to the corresponding period last year.

HRTC approves 700 new buses to strengthen Himachal's transport infrastructure

Shimla, February 22: The Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has approved the procurement of more than 700 new buses, including nearly 350 electric buses, to modernise its fleet and enhance transport services in the state. The decision was taken during the 159th Board of Directors meeting of HRTC, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who also holds the transport portfolio.

Kissa kursi ka: Transport dept to ensure men get their rightful place on buses in K'taka

Mysuru (Karnataka), Feb 21: Following a complaint about women passengers occupying seats reserved for male commuters, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Mysuru City Division issued an order on Friday, instructing staff to ensure that men receive their designated seats on buses.

Bengaluru Metro fare hike: Commuters' forum mulling to issue boycott call

Bengaluru, Feb 17: Following the steep hike in ticket price, the Bengaluru Metro Commuters' Forum is mulling to issue a boycott call on travelling in the Metro. Sources confirmed that the decision is being made not to use the Metro services for one day or up to a week.

Metro Railway Kolkata to evacuate stranded rakes from tunnels using battery power

Kolkata, Feb 16: Travel in the underground section of Metro Railway's Blue Line in Kolkata promises to get safer from May this year, with authorities working towards installing a battery-operated system that will enable a rake with passengers, stranded inside a tunnel, to the nearest station in case of a power failure.

Bengaluru Metro: BMRCL promises to address commuters' grievances, revisit hike in fares

Bengaluru, Feb 13: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) under fire for ticket price hike has announced that it will revisit the fare matrix to address the commuters' grievances with regard to 100 per cent or more hike in ticket fare of Metro services.

We don't have any role: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on Bengaluru metro fare hike

Bengaluru, February 13: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Thursday that the state government had no role in the recent Bengaluru Metro fare hike and that the decision was made by an independent committee.

Commuters' interests must be safeguarded: Karnataka CM on 'anomalies' in Metro fare

Bengaluru, February 13: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday addressed concerns regarding the recent Bengaluru Metro fare revision, stating that the implementation has resulted in anomalies, with some fares more than doubling in certain sections.

Increase abnormal: Siddaramaiah appeals Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation to reduce fares

Bengaluru, Feb 13: Under fire over fare hike in Namma Bengaluru Metro, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appealed to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Thursday to reduce fare hike.

Indian-origin woman racially abused on UK train

London, Feb 12: In yet another case of racial abuse on a UK train, a 26-year-old Indian-origin woman was subjected to a vicious tirade by an allegedly intoxicated man, highlighting growing concerns over hate speech in public spaces.

Karnataka govt clarifies stance on Bengaluru Metro fare hike

Bengaluru, February 11: In light of the opposition to the fare hike of Bengaluru Metro Rail, Karnataka Chief Minister's office presented some clarificarions to the people of Bengaluru through an official statement on Tuesday.

With new fare hike, Bengaluru Metro becomes most expensive transport system in India

Ahmedabad, Feb 11: Metro commuters in the city will now have to shell out more as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has implemented a fare hike of nearly 50 per cent. The revision, based on recommendations from the Fare Fixation Committee, marks one of the biggest increases in recent years.

Tejasvi Surya raises Bengaluru Metro fare hike issue in Parliament, calls for review

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