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Commute

The state of the mobility infrastructure in cities, transport agencies and commute modes — from metro to buses, to cabs to bicycles, with a special focus on sustainability.

Parked BEST bus
Commute

Mumbai’s BEST buses have a fleet issue

February 27, 2023 Gandharva Purohit

New additions to the BEST bus fleet have coincided with expiration of old ones and replacements by smaller buses, to the chagrin of commuters.

A metro train
Commute

Mumbai metro update: Now a two-year wait for the next line

January 23, 2023 Sabah Virani

With lines 2A and 7 between Andheri and Dahisar fully operational, Mumbai now has a metro network. Here is the status of the other awaited lines.

People walking on the road next to Thane traffic
Commute

Traffic woes around Thane station road a never-ending problem

January 3, 2023 Sneha Singh

Why has commuting to Thane railway station become so difficult? The municipal corporation must address Thane traffic concerns.

A packed road with cars, taxis and two wheelers showing traffic in Mumbai
Commute

How are traffic police implementing passenger seatbelts, pillion helmet rule in Mumbai?

December 5, 2022 Eshan Kalyanikar

Mumbai’s traffic police are trying to strengthen the existing rules on road safety, but they are often difficult to implement.

A metro train with people standing to get in
Commute

Has the Mumbai Metro helped reduce traffic at all?

December 1, 2022 Sabah Virani

The Mumbai metro had surpassed its ridership goal, but poor traffic management and high demand mean it has not had much of an effect on congestion.

A child looking out of a window from a local AC train in Mumbai
Commute

Are AC trains in Mumbai attracting car users off the roads?

November 24, 2022 Sabah Virani

With the newfound popularity of the AC trains in Mumbai, the demand for a quick comfortable ride is on the rise among first-class and private vehicle users.

Electric bikes parked on the road
Commute

State government issues advisory as battery fires raise concerns about EV safety

October 25, 2022 Hepzi Anthony

Battery fires, including one that led to a death in the city, have created doubts about EV safety. Here’s what the government is doing to avert accidents.

View from the windsheild of a car stuck in traffic in Mumbai, with cars jammed ahead
Commute

The causes and fixes to traffic in Mumbai: A discussion

September 16, 2022 Sabah Virani

Traffic in Mumbai is a hot topic. And especially so in monsoon. We brought citizens and experts together to weigh in on its causes and solutions.

a traffic jam in Mumbai
Commute

Discussion: The causes and fixes to traffic in Mumbai

September 12, 2022 News Desk

Join our panel discussion on congestion of roads in Mumbai, the reasons behind traffic jams and the need for decongesting them.

BEST workers line up for a strike in Mumbai
Commute

Sporadic bus workers’ strikes could continue, so what is BEST doing?

August 12, 2022 Hepzi Anthony

With regular strikes from BEST workers in the city, fundamental issues remain unresolved by the civic body. Activists claim a push to privatisation.

A line of drivers on the blue moped Yulu bikes standing in front of a Yulu max station
Commute

How the electric Yulu bike is faring in Bandra West

August 1, 2022 Sabah Virani

The Yulu bike has become quite popular among app-based delivery workers on the streets of Bandra West. But there are pain points too.

table top model of an old bus and bus stop model
Commute

New BEST museum showcases Mumbai’s past and future

July 15, 2022 R Venkatesh

The new BEST museum draws a historical timeline of the BEST bus in Mumbai and its role in making Mumbai an industrial hub of India.

commuter in a Mumbai metro seen through a window
Commute

Navi Mumbai is making public transport more enjoyable for travellers

June 22, 2022 Ronald Yesudhas

An initiative started by the Navi Mumbai civic body is reimagining public transport for its citizens, by making commute more enjoyable.

crowds of commuters outside a mumbai train station
Commute

Last mile connectivity still a problem for Mumbaikars

June 3, 2022 Agnee Ghosh

Despite increasing public transport in Mumbai, last mile connectivity continues to cause problems for daily commuters.

A motorbike driver looks back while cars face the opposite direction behind him
Commute

What will it take to put an end to wrong-side driving in Mumbai?

May 30, 2022 Sabah Virani

Despite increased attention to wrong-side driving in Mumbai by the police and social media activists, there is yet to be a noticeable impact.

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