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Carpooling, public transport day, use of stairs: MMRDA issues 15-point austerity circular

Carpooling, public transport day, use of stairs: MMRDA issues 15-point austerity circular

Published on May 18, 2026, 6:00 AM IST

Delhi Metro to add 6 trains and 24 trips every Monday

(Photo for representation)

Published on May 18, 2026, 3:18 AM IST

Pool vehicles, trim VIP convoys: Delhi Police’s fuel-saving memo

In a significant change, Delhi Police have also asked for rationalisation of VIP/VVIP carcade size across Delhi. (HT PHOTO)

Published on May 18, 2026, 3:16 AM IST

Kheri MLA, civic chief take bus, e-rickshaw rides in fuel-saving push

BJP MLA Lokendra Pratap Singh (right) riding a UP Roadways bus in Mohammadi town on Sunday. (HT)

Published on May 17, 2026, 7:37 PM IST

Gurgaon man calls out Shatabdi passenger for sitting cross legged

A Gurgaon man called out a co passenger in Shatabdi for invading his personal space during the journey.

Updated on May 17, 2026, 12:08 PM IST

Yogi reduces convoy size in Gorakhpur amid austerity drive

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (FILE PHOTO)

Published on May 17, 2026, 6:32 AM IST

UP govt shifts gears towards carpooling, public transport

Transport commissioner Ashutosh Niranjan said instructions had also been issued to department officials regarding austerity measures and the same were communicated through the video conferencing as well on Friday. (For representation)

Published on May 17, 2026, 4:18 AM IST

UPSRTC to bring 2,500 off-road buses back into operation

UPSRTC is also expediting operations by applying for permits on over 1500 newly formulated routes across the state. The corporation will operate its buses parallel to those of private operators on these new routes. (FILE PHOTO)

Published on May 16, 2026, 7:42 AM IST

UP plans tax relief for EVs, public transport vehicles to save fuel

Transport mnister Dayashanker Singh directed officials to prepare a proposal for exemptions in road tax and registration fees for electric and public transport vehicles for the next 12 months. (File)

Published on May 16, 2026, 4:10 AM IST

Austerity drive: How ministers and babus showed up on Day 1

Austerity drive: How ministers and babus showed up on Day 1

Published on May 15, 2026, 6:04 AM IST

UP adopts curbs to save fuel, BJP state chief urges lifestyle changes

BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary on Thursday appealed to party office-bearers, workers, MPs, MLAs and other public representatives to use petrol and diesel only when necessary. (File)

Published on May 15, 2026, 3:36 AM IST

Finance minister Suresh Khanna pedals his way to office, others use public transport

Finance minister Suresh Khanna on his way to office on a bicycle. (Sourced)

Published on May 15, 2026, 3:22 AM IST

Metro access, parking facilities in focus to boost public transport use

Lucknow divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant called for seamless last-mile connectivity to reduce dependence on private vehicles. (HT File)

Published on May 14, 2026, 8:34 PM IST

Prime Minister’s push for austerity measures echoed by Delhi’s locals, leaders

Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra travelled by Delhi Metro on Wednesday morning, while the Delhi Chief Minister also took to social media, highlighting efforts to reduce the use of official vehicles for departmental work. (Photos: Instagram and X)

Published on May 14, 2026, 3:26 PM IST

Chhattisgarh to phase out fuel vehicles in govt fleet, shift to EVs, says CM Sai

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

Published on May 14, 2026, 10:44 AM IST

Use public transport once a week: Yogi to ministers

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has said senior officials and ministers should avoid foreign travel for the next six months except under unavoidable circumstances. (FILE PHOTO)

Published on May 14, 2026, 8:00 AM IST

CNG price goes up by ₹2 to ₹84 per kg in Mumbai

Mumbai, India - November 18, 2025: A view of long queues of rickshaws outside the CNG filling station in Wadala after the supply of Compressed Natural Gas was disrupted across Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/ Hindustan Times) (Raju Shinde)

Published on May 14, 2026, 5:40 AM IST

From e-rickshaws to bikes, western UP leaders join fuel-saving push

The move comes a day after chief minister Yogi Adityanath appealed to ministers and legislators to cut the official fleet of vehicles by 50% and use public transport at least once a week to support energy conservation efforts. (For representation)

Published on May 14, 2026, 4:42 AM IST

Ministers use public transport; NDMC puts two-thirds of employees on WFH

Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh travelled by a public transport DTC bus on Wednesday. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 14, 2026, 8:46 AM IST

NDMC allows work-from-home for one-third staff in group B and C to reduce fuel consumption

NDMC allows work-from-home for one-third staff in group B and C to reduce fuel consumption

Updated on May 13, 2026, 8:34 PM IST

MP CM Mohan Yadav cuts vehicles in official convoy, asks ministers to cut fuel

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s decision came after PM Modi’s appeal to the nation to conserve fuel. (Representative image)

Published on May 13, 2026, 10:33 AM IST

Delhi govt to limit official vehicles, push carpooling and public transport

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addressed fuel conservation and energy-saving measures, announcing restrictions on official vehicle use and promoting carpooling and public transport in line with PM Narendra Modi’s appeal.

Published on May 13, 2026, 10:29 AM IST

After PM’s appeal, Yogi orders 50% cut in official vehicle fleets, pushes work from home

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a meeting of additional chief secretaries and principal secretaries, which was also attended by the chief secretary and the DGP. (Sourced)

Published on May 13, 2026, 3:42 AM IST

‘Use more public transport, carpool’: Delhi CM appeals to residents

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta (X-Rekha Gupta)

Published on May 13, 2026, 3:38 AM IST

Woman’s first Rajdhani journey turns awkward as passengers dance near her seat

A woman’s Rajdhani train video sparked debate after she complained about passengers dancing inside the coach.

Published on May 11, 2026, 3:54 PM IST

Guest column | The grid worked, until it didn’t

Planned under Le Corbusier as a model of clarity and control, Chandigarh still looks composed on paper but frayed on the ground. (Shutterstock)

Published on May 10, 2026, 7:22 AM IST

Centre approves MEMU train on Delhi-Faridabad route

The proposal was cleared by Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the Delhi government sought additional rail connectivity for commuters travelling daily between the national capital and Faridabad. (Representative photo)

Updated on May 8, 2026, 10:41 PM IST

Chandigarh rolls out 40 new interstate buses, eyes wider reach in Punjab, Haryana

Officials said 140 electric buses are already operational, with more on the way. (HT File)

Published on May 8, 2026, 7:12 AM IST

‘ ₹1200 for 15 km’: Bengaluru woman flags steep auto fares in rain-hit traffic

A Bengaluru woman shared how her friend spent three hours and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,200 on a 15 km auto ride.

Updated on May 5, 2026, 9:03 PM IST

Thane ring route metro faces increasing opposition from residents, parties

Thane, India - April -28 2026:The Thane Metro Rail Project,envisioned to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity to business hubson the western side of the city, is facing growing opposition from residentsand political parties. Locals argue that instead of reducing congestion, theproposed internal metro could worsen the situation, as several stations areplanned within densely populated residential areas along Ghodbunder Road. ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Tuesday, April -28, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times )

Published on May 4, 2026, 5:00 AM IST

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