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Topic: Public Transport

Many cities now want low-cost Metro Lite, Metro Neo modes of transport, in talks with govt

Union housing ministry is studying proposals for Metro Lite & Metro Neo projects from Nashik, Gorakhpur and Delhi before taking it to the cabinet for final approval.

Only Delhi Metro’s success will prove if Kejriwal’s city can live with coronavirus

The AAP govt has been on an ‘unlocking’ spree in Delhi, but neglected Metro stations have served as a taunting reminder that we are still in a pandemic.

Prospect of dirty, toxic air back as India unlocks. Here’s what govt can do to keep it clean

Famed urban planner Jane Jacobs once lamented that we are building cities for cars rather than people. Covid provides India a chance to reverse this trend.

Why Covid gives Delhi the perfect reason & chance to revamp its public transport system

As people hesitantly take public transport amid the pandemic, experts say this a good time to ramp up bus services, improve last-mile connectivity and affect long term policy changes.

Railways to resume: Is India beginning to learn to live with the coronavirus?

Indian railways will reopen limited passenger services from 12 May, with 15 special trains departing from Delhi.

Here’s how Delhi govt can make its free bus ride scheme for women a financial success too

Kejriwal government can learn from countries like the US, France and Colombia on how to strengthen public transportation finances.

Why Modi govt’s push for electric vehicles alone won’t solve India’s air pollution crisis

Rather than electrifying ‘shared mobility’ such as Uber and Ola, it is essential to improve public transport for better urban air quality.

YK Alagh on ‘real’ rural distress, Mahesh Vyas on why unemployment highest in 33 months

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

As Budget nears, it’s time to ask if taxpayers need more shiny Metros

India needs a public transport revolution, not just kilometres of Metro lines.

From 1 Jan, all new public transport to have vehicle tracking systems, emergency buttons

For existing public buses and taxis, no deadline has been set to comply with the order. Autos and e-rickshaws are exempt from the rule.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood brought Emraan Hashmi out of our guilty pleasure closet, made him cool

With his cameo in Bads of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi, who has long shifted away from his signature bold image, got the chance to revive his boyhood charm.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

‘Agni’ on the move—India successfully test-fires Agni-Prime nuclear missile from a train

With the latest test, India has the capability to launch a nuclear missile from under the sea, surface, air, and now from a railway network.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.