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Woman calls out train passengers playing loud music without headphones

A woman called out passengers who play loud music on trains without considering fellow travellers.

Published 2 days ago

Cong warns of agitation over delay in starting Metro Line 3

Congress has warned of ‘massive agitation’ if the service of Shivajinagar-Hinjewadi Metro Line 3 is not launched without further delay. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published 7 days ago

New Gurugram residents demand daily buses to Cyber Hub, Dwarka

Residents from New Gurugram and Manesar stated that daily bus service is required for connectivity and to reduce commuting costs. (HT)

Published 10 days ago

Booming bus fleet : Lko still awaits basic shelters in expanding neighbourhoods

For representation only (HT File Photo)

Published 11 days ago

Double-decker e-bus trial postponed

Mumbai, India - August 8, 2016: People lined up for the double decker best bus at Nariman Point in Mumbai, India, on Monday, August 8, 2016. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated 13 days ago

Corporators question PMPML’s rising subsidy, seek accountability before clearing funds

A recurring theme during the discussion was the inadequate bus service in newly merged areas. (HT)

Published 14 days ago

Delhi to get 2,800 e-buses under Centre’s scheme: Gupta

The fleet will comprise 1,400 12-metre buses and as many 9-metre buses, with the smaller buses intended to improve last-mile connectivity by operating on narrow roads and in rural areas. (Representative photo)

Published 16 days ago

Make buses comfortable to beat urban congestion

People run to catch a DTC bus at the Super Bazar bus stop at Rajiv Chowk, in New Delhi.

Published 17 days ago

Chennai’s airport game must take off post-haste

Flyers complain that the airport feels permanently under-construction, owing to its constant need for renovation and upgrades.

Published 18 days ago

Lucknow’s new ₹4,000-crore water transport plan eyes greener commute

For representation only

Published 19 days ago

Special PMC GB to decide on ₹850-crore PMPML subsidy

Once cleared, the funds are likely to be released to PMPML. (HT)

Published 19 days ago

DTC makes Pink Saheli card mandatory for free bus travel for women

DTC launches a drive to shift female travellers on buses in the capital city to the "Pink Saheli Smart Card" instead of existing paper slips

Updated 25 days ago

Woman alleges repeated harassment by men on Bihar train: ‘Are girls even safe’

The woman claimed that the incident took place while she was travelling from Siwan to Patliputra by train.

Updated 28 days ago

Viral video shows Karnataka bus using mobile phone torch after headlights fail

While the driver steers the bus, the conductor is seen using the torchlight of a mobile phone to illuminate the road ahead.

Updated 29 days ago

Pune’s traffic future: Flyovers, metro, key mass transit route or Patal-lok?

Every few years, Pune rediscovers an old solution to its traffic woes. This time, it is the High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) that is back in focus. (HT FILE)

Updated 29 days ago

Contractor-run electric buses face sharp breakdown spike

The increasing frequency of breakdowns has disrupted daily commuting for thousands of passengers. (FILE)

Published 43 days ago

IMT Manesar may get expanded city bus network under GMCBL proposal

Field surveys are underway to finalise routes linking industrial clusters with Gurugram and Dwarka as e-bus services expand. (HT Archive)

Published 43 days ago

NEET students to get special services as no BEST buses ply on day 2 of strike

Employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking continued their indefinite strike for the second consecutive day on Saturday.

Updated 44 days ago

DTC may start bus services at 4am on specific routes

Officials said the move is intended to benefit a wide group of people, such as airport and railway passengers, industrial workers, healthcare staff, security personnel, and domestic workers. (HT archive)

Updated 44 days ago

32 out of 2,766 buses on roads: BEST strike in Mumbai leaves commuters stranded

Mumbai: The BEST strike disrupted bus services citywide, leaving thousands of commuters unable to reach their offices and destinations.

Published 46 days ago

Mumbai: BEST employees go on indefinite strike; public bus services affected

The BEST undertaking is yet to issue an official statement on the exact impact of the strike. (PTI photo)

Published 46 days ago

UPSRTC expands e-bus network despite low initial ridership in Noida

UPSRTC’s current priority is to establish a reliable and accessible public transport network for a smooth and comfortable travel for passengers across the region, said officials (HT Photos)

Published 48 days ago

Kochi water metro garba clip triggers civic sense debate online

Kochi Water Metro passengers seen performing garba.

Published 50 days ago

BKC’s first ‘Friday Public Transport Day’ puts last-mile connectivity to test

Mumbai, India. June 12, 2026 - People take the BEST bus in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and World Resources Institute India (WR India) launched the BKC Weekly Public Transport Day Initiative. It encourages people to use public transport every Friday instead of private vehicles to reduce traffic congestion, lower emissions, and promote sustainable commuting. Mumbai, India. June 12, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published 52 days ago

Follow PM’s Nation First call – Help the nation and also improve your finances

All these measures will save foreign exchange, support the domestic industry, and make India self-reliant.

Updated 56 days ago

Delhi plans induction of 2,800 electric buses under PM E-DRIVE scheme

Delhi plans induction of 2,800 electric buses under PM E-DRIVE scheme

Published 58 days ago

Public transport Fridays: MMRDA launches first-of-its-kind drive to get BKC workforce off roads

Mumbai, India - Oct. 22, 2024: Traffic jam in the evening at BKC in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 58 days ago

PMPML bus stops set for modern makeover on Mumbai model lines

Mumbai, India - April 07, 2023: As part of its plans to give dreary old bus stops a modern makeover, the BEST has begun installation of multi-purpose bus shelters across the city. The newly constructed one at Nehru Planetarium is one such shelter which comes with a mini library (inset), charging points and a letter box, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, April 07, 2023. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Published 59 days ago

Delhi LG stresses on armed female police personnel in DTC buses for women safety

Delhi LG stresses on armed female police personnel in DTC buses for women safety

Updated 60 days ago

UK vlogger calls Hyderabad Metro ‘super cool’, praises its cleanliness

A UK vlogger praised Hyderabad Metro’s cleanliness after taking a ride.

Published 66 days ago

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