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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 4 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 7 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 8 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 8 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 22 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 22 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 23 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 23 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 25 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 25 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 27 days ago

Kochi water metro garba clip triggers civic sense debate online

Kochi Water Metro passengers seen performing garba.

Published 29 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 31 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 35 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 37 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 37 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 38 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 39 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 45 days ago

PMPML to tighten revenue checks, reform spare parts management

PMPML to tighten revenue checks, reform spare parts management

Published 46 days ago

Make 110 electric buses available for Jewar airport connectivity: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has laid stress on the rapid expansion of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the state. (FILE PHOTO)

Published 47 days ago

IIT-educated founder praises Switzerland’s public transport: ‘Then comes India…’

The Mumbai-based founder shared a post comparing India with Switzerland.

Updated 49 days ago

Amid rising fuel costs, PMPML opts for route optimisation over fare hike

PMPML chairman and managing director Mahesh Awhad said the recent rise in diesel prices has increased the transport body’s monthly expenditure by nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh. (FILE)

Published 49 days ago

Haryana CM takes train to Delhi amid PM Modi’s appeal for reduced vehicle usage

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini travels by train to Delhi to support fuel conservation and public transport initiatives

Updated 53 days ago

Chandigarh austerity drive: Kataria, officials ditch cars for a day

Senior officers and employees of the Chandigarh administration also joined the effort. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published 54 days ago

Chandigarh declares no-car day on Wednesdays for govt staff

Officials said that buses will operate on 17 designated routes across the tricity to ferry staff to and from their workplaces. (HT File)

Published 55 days ago

As Delhi pushes public transport use, commuters flag overcrowding, poor connectivity

As Delhi pushes public transport use, commuters flag overcrowding, poor connectivity

Published 56 days ago

Delhi commuters advised to plan travel as summit rehearsal may affect key roads

Delhi traffic police has advised commuters to plan their travel in advance due to expected restrictions and diversions during the summit rehearsal at Bharat Mandapam

Published 56 days ago

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches ‘Metro Monday’, uses public transport

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, centre, shows Delhi metro travel card as she travels by metro to promote 'Metro Monday' initiative under 'Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan' campaign.

Published 57 days ago

DTC to run special bus service for Delhi govt employees for office commute

DTC to run special bus service for Delhi govt employees for office commute

Published 57 days ago

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