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Startup Mantra: Soaring on mission to make aero sports accessible to all

Ankur Agarwal (L) and Sandeep Saxena, co-founders of Hapy Aviation. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 14, 2023 07:22 am IST

Essay: Viewing Sholay as a road movie on its 45th anniversary

Sholay, a blockbuster 45 years on.
Updated on Aug 13, 2020 05:49 pm IST

Weekend curfew may not break virus chain, but will send a message

UT adviser Manoj Parida advocates a weekend curfew in Chandigarh as implementing rules is easier when government offices and markets are closed.
Updated on Jul 22, 2020 01:49 am IST

Bounce resumes dockless scooter sharing service in Bengaluru and Hyderabad

Bounce has currently deployed over 1500 vehicles in Bangalore and Hyderabad and will be introducing more scooters batch wise.
Updated on May 26, 2020 11:54 am IST

Indonesia to ban air, sea travel till end-May

The announcement came as the holy month of Ramadan began in the world’s largest Muslim majority country, and the government has already banned citizens’ traditional annual exodus from the cities to the provinces during the holiday period.
Published on Apr 24, 2020 11:23 am IST

40% accidents in Chandigarh last year involved four-wheelers

Speeding was one of the main reasons behind road mishaps in city.
Updated on Nov 24, 2019 01:28 am IST

GMDA releases draft mobility plan for public feedback

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has shared a draft version of its Mobility Management Plan (MMP) for public feedback on its official website. (Representative Image)
Updated on Sept 16, 2019 06:54 am IST

BEST creates two twitter handles to take plaints

You can put out your complaints about the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) on social media, and get timely updates about bus services, as the operator is now on Twitter.
Updated on Aug 08, 2019 04:19 am IST

At Wadala,Mumbai: Anik depot likely to be part of Integrated Transport Hub

Anik bus depot at Wadala,Mumbai,is likely to be a part of the proposed Integrated Transport Hub .
Updated on Aug 05, 2019 10:50 am IST

Will Mumbai, rest of Maharashtra face autorickshaw strike from Tuesday?

Auto drivers have threatened to strike from Tuesday across the state
Updated on Jul 07, 2019 11:13 pm IST

To promote green energy, govt offers tax benefits on e-vehicle sales

In her Budget speech, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government has moved the Goods and Services (GST) Tax council to lower the rate on electric vehicles from 12% to 5%.
Updated on Jul 06, 2019 12:24 am IST

Sheila Dikshit says AAP’s free public transport scheme for their own benefit, view it politically

Following the announcement, both BJP and Congress have slammed AAP’s proposal, saying it is a political gimmick and a publicity stunt.
Updated on Jun 05, 2019 04:15 pm IST

More women may use Metro, but difficult to calculate fiscal burden

The actual share of women travellers among all users of such services could be higher as women have a much lower share among workers than in the total population.
Updated on Jun 04, 2019 06:26 am IST

Experts cautious and citizens upbeat over Metro expansion

The Haryana government’s announcement of the Metro expansion in the city has drawn mixed responses from citizens and experts.(Photo by Parveen Kumar / Hindustan Times)
Updated on May 29, 2019 07:56 am IST

Making real time transit data public best bet to boost Gurugram’s bus service

People in Gurugram crowd into public transport after Metro service operations on the Yellow Line were hit between Sultanpur station and Chattarpur Metro station, on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
Updated on May 22, 2019 11:49 am IST

Banned diesel autos chosen form of public transport in city, finds survey

Imran Raza, secretary to the Road Transport Authority, said, “We are implementing the apex court’s mandate in a long-term manner by not renewing licences for auto-rickshaws that are more than 10 years old.”
Published on Apr 23, 2019 03:57 am IST

Women in workforce a key metric of gender equality

A key concern that has been voiced by many is the declining women’s workforce participation in India in the past decade. While it has always been low at around 35 %, it has fallen to 25% since 2004.
Published on Mar 21, 2019 01:31 am IST

OPINION | Diversify expertise, streamline command to ensure mobility

Earlier, the National Transport Policy suggested setting up of a Unified Transport Authority for Delhi.
Updated on Feb 25, 2019 02:50 pm IST

Beside being fast, comfortable, Train 18 to also be fire-proof

A view of the first Made-in-India engine-less train - named Train 18 at Safdarjung station, during its trial run in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Updated on Dec 04, 2018 07:23 pm IST

Delhi Metro is second most unaffordable transport network in the world, say experts

Passengers travel by the Magenta line metro after the Kalkaji Mandir-Janakpuri West stretch became open to public on Tuesday.
Updated on Sept 05, 2018 08:09 pm IST

One-nation-one-card policy for public transport soon: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant (pictured) said a robust transportation sector was the backbone for the development of any economy, especially for a densely populated developing country like India.
Updated on Sept 03, 2018 09:29 pm IST

Water enters homes, commuters struggle to find last-mile transport

Commuters wade through a waterlogged street in Sector 44, on Tuesday.
Updated on Aug 29, 2018 11:59 am IST

State govt plans one-stop mobile app for travel across Maharashtra

The app would also be beneficial for tourists as it will eliminate the need for an agent to plan a trip.
Updated on Jul 23, 2018 12:07 pm IST

Walking and cycling to work can save your life, here’s how

Is cycling is good for you?
Updated on May 23, 2018 03:56 pm IST

Safety in slow lane for Pune cyclists

The cyclists are vulnerable and so making roads safer for them is a must.
Updated on May 18, 2018 02:40 pm IST

Distance learning? For these students near Mumbai, school is a one-hour walk away

Girls on their to school Patlipada in Thane.
Updated on Apr 30, 2018 10:11 am IST

In reverse gear: Fleet of Mumbai public buses reduces, but number of pvt vehicles increases

The ridership has also been down.
Updated on Apr 29, 2018 12:45 am IST

Go smart, pedal for a greener and fitter tomorrow

LMC officials said the bicycle scheme is aimed at moving towards a cleaner, greener and healthier tomorrow and strengthen the local transport system.
Published on Apr 05, 2018 02:54 pm IST