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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: Public Transport

Bengaluru Metro unlikely to revise high fares. But why is Namma Metro so expensive?

BMRCL has refused to cut fares despite criticism of hikes, saying it is likely to set a 'disastrous trend'. It says it will consider changes in the next fare revision review.

Combining easy commute & tourism, Kochi Water Metro is redefining urban transport—not just in Kerala

Air-conditioned boats plying between mainland & city’s island towns have added a new dimension to travel. Other states are collaborating with Kochi Metro Rail to implement similar systems.

Rise and fall of India’s BRTS. ‘World-class’ solution that made problems worse

Bus Rapid Transit Systems in India are a cautionary tale about the high cost of copy-paste urban planning. They’re being dismantled in Jaipur and Pune and triggering protests in Hubballi-Dharwad.

Why move to junk Indore’s priority bus lanes is drawing flak. ‘Success worldwide, demonised in India’

New Delhi: Launched with much fanfare in May 2013 to address Indore’s traffic problem by prioritising public bus transport, the 11-km-long Bus Rapid Transit...

Dear Bengal govt, don’t steal our memories, land, and clean air by removing trams

Nostalgia, romance, and a love of heritage alone cannot make the beloved trams of Kolkata sustainable. Simple science can. Transport Minister, are you with us still?

SubscriberWrites: Lifeline of Mumbai in evening AC Local

If anyone desires to see the changes happening in Mumbai then one must take a journey from Churchgate to Virar in evening AC Local.

DTC to BEST—public transport a financial burden on states. New Modi govt must bring reforms

The Delhi Transport Corporation suffered a loss of Rs 2,666 crore in 2023-2024. It is a similar story across the country.

Public infra funding, aiding third countries are key areas of Indo-German ties, says envoy Ackermann

Speaking to ThePrint, German ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann highlights areas of Indo-German cooperation including the Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development.

Not enough commuters? Metros have less than 50% projected ridership, says IIT-D report

Report by IIT-Delhi & Infravision Foundation also found that Delhi metro ridership was equal to 47% of projected ridership as against 25-30% for other operational metro rail networks.

This is how London tackled air pollution. Delhi can learn

Although London still does not meet WHO guidelines on air quality, the worst air quality days in the city are better than the best days in Delhi.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.