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Ring road on top of Ring road? Delhi government eyes innovative traffic solution

A view of Traffic moving near the Safdarjung Enclave Flyover at the Ring Road in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Updated on Jun 08, 2025 11:03 AM IST

Elevated road over Delhi Ring Road: PWD to check its feasibility

The proposed elevated road network would span the entire 55-kilometre Ring Road and include extensions towards Gurugram, IGIA and Noida.
Updated on Jun 08, 2025 05:44 AM IST

One-way ticket to that lonesome town

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All the songs on the road are of despair, maybe a way for the driver to express job dissatisfaction (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 08, 2025 10:01 AM IST

PM flags off 200 e-buses for Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the buses on Thursday. Also present are chief minister Rekha Gupta, LG VK Saxena, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav, and Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 06, 2025 06:10 AM IST

PMPML stares at 3,863.1 cr operational loss

Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has reported cumulative operational loss of 3,863.1 crore over the last 10 years. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Jun 04, 2025 09:16 AM IST

PMPML earns 55 lakh more than average on first day of fare hike

As per the PMPML authorities, 1,554 buses were deployed on various routes on Sunday even though around 1,000 scheduled buses did not operate. (FILE)
Published on Jun 03, 2025 06:54 AM IST

Hadapsar railway station emerging as Pune’s new satellite terminal

The transformation of Hadapsar railway station is part of the Indian Railways’ ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme’ implemented by the Gati-Shakti unit of the Pune division. (HT)
Published on Jun 02, 2025 07:50 AM IST

Over 100 buses off road as Punjab Roadways short of drivers

Among the worst affected depots are Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Pathankot, Ludhiana and Jagraon, officials confirmed. (HT File)
Published on May 31, 2025 09:26 AM IST

Bengaluru billionaire Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw tries Namma Metro and leaves review

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw tried travelling in Bengaluru's Namma Metro
Updated on May 28, 2025 06:39 AM IST

Bengaluru Suburban Rail project lacks full-time MD for 2 years: PC Mohan

The Bengaluru Central MP criticised the state government for appointing a junior officer to oversee the project.
Published on May 27, 2025 04:35 PM IST

500 new electric buses to join Delhi's public transport fleet in next two months: Minister

500 new electric buses to join Delhi's public transport fleet in next two months: Minister
Published on May 16, 2025 08:56 PM IST

Bengaluru’s traffic problem overstated because of bad PR: Entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath

Bengaluru’s traffic problem overstated because of bad PR: Entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath
Updated on May 13, 2025 08:37 PM IST

Nikhil Kamath says metro work near his Bengaluru home has gone on for 10 years

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, talks about Bengaluru's traffic woes
Updated on May 12, 2025 02:22 PM IST

Job seeker rejected for not having a car, using public transport: ‘He bashed me’

A Reddit post revealed a job seeker faced rejection for arriving via public transport,
Updated on May 11, 2025 03:17 PM IST

Reimagining Mumbai: experts call for better public transport, affordable housing

From left: Art Deco Mumbai’s founder trustee Atul Kumar, architect Mustansir Dalvi, conservation architect Vikas Dilawari, and Dr Jehangir Sorabjee, head of the department of medicine at Bombay Hospital at the panel discussion. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
Published on May 10, 2025 01:16 PM IST

Himachal govt hikes fare of long distance buses, BJP lashes out

The hike is aimed at addressing rising operational costs and maintaining the viability of public transport services. Justifying the fare, government officials list out rising fuel prices, increasing vehicle maintenance costs and the ongoing financial distress being faced by the state (HT File)
Published on May 09, 2025 06:12 AM IST

Metro, buses will not be impacted by drill, say officials

Police and security personnel preparing at Palika Bazaar in CP ahead of the drill. (Sonu Mehta/HT Photo)
Published on May 07, 2025 06:20 AM IST

Desi 'uncles' turn metro into a retro karaoke lounge, viral video

Elderly men turned a metro coach into a karaoke session, sparking mixed reactions online.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 10:43 AM IST

Common mobility app may be launched on May 1, testing on

Metro 3 (Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:22 AM IST

Pune Metro crosses 1-lakh milestone in smartcard sales 

Work on the expansion of Phase 1 is also progressing, with construction underway for the extended route. (HT)
Published on Apr 23, 2025 06:02 AM IST

Indian founder compares Canada’s Vancouver to Indian cities in 19 points

Shruti Chaturvedi reveals some things India can learn from Vancouver.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 10:09 AM IST

Thefts of phones, laptops, personal items in crowded areas in Delhi rise by 12%

The data shows that 27,066 first information reports (FIRs) were registered for theft of items from crowded places and public transport during the period this year as against 24,226 last year. (Representational image)
Published on Apr 21, 2025 05:44 AM IST

Electric AC buses to soon replace BMTC’s Vayu Vajra fleet for Bengaluru airport

BMTC to soon replace Vayu Vajra buses with AC electric buses in Bengaluru (Representational image)
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 12:55 PM IST

Mumbaikars on how the new Mumbai 1 card can improve local transport in the city

Mumbaikars will soon be able to use one card to pay for all modes of transportation
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 04:04 PM IST

Over 2 crore drop in ridership hits PMPML hard

PMPML, which operates around 1,700 buses across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR), has been struggling with operational losses over the years. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 14, 2025 05:08 AM IST

Indian techie in Amsterdam says city 3x costlier than Bengaluru. Viral post

Pratim Bhosale shared how her life changed after moving from Bengaluru to Amsterdam.
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 07:35 AM IST

‘Europe opened my eyes’: Indian man on desi toxicity, benefits of living abroad

An Indian man talks about the benefits of living in Europe
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 07:08 AM IST

Efforts underway to improve PMPML services: PMPML CMD Deepa Munde

Munde assured that over 300 ageing buses will be phased out by the end of June, and 600 new buses will be added to the fleet. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:08 AM IST

Reimagining Mumbai’s streets for a livable future

Mumbai, India. Mar 21, 2025: Experts from the Wakling project are examining the quality of footpaths on NM Joshi Road in Byculla, Mumbai. Mumbai, India. Mar 21, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 06, 2025 05:02 AM IST

Public transport to connect our airports

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The advantages, including the reduction in emission footprint, need no elaboration (Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:09 PM IST