Viral video of commuter hanging out of packed train puts spotlight back on women’s safety in Mumbai locals and overcrowded Thane-Diva rail stretch | Mumbai News

A sari-clad woman hangs dangerously out of a packed ladies’ compartment of a CSMT-bound suburban train as it negotiates the notorious curve between Diva and Mumbra on Central Railway’s slow corridor Thane: A sari-clad woman hangs dangerously out of a packed ladies’ compartment of a CSMT-bound suburban train as it negotiates the notorious curve between…

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Dawn or Triumph: ‘Vidiyal’ disappears from TN buses, ‘Vettri’ may replace it soon | Chennai News

TVK govt goes on rebranding spree Chennai: After youth-centric DMK schemes such as Nan Mudhalvan were changed to Thiran Tamil Nadu, Mudhalvar Padaipagam to Padaipagam, the latest welfare scheme to shed its prevbranding under the new regime is ‘Magalir Vidiyal Payanam’ – the DMK govt’s flagship free bus travel programme for women. It has been…

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More state buses on road for women’s free commute | Kolkata News

Kolkata: West Bengal’s state transport undertakings are scrambling to maximise the number of their buses on the roads following a significant surge in commuters after the state’s announcement of free bus rides for women.Transport officials are rapidly repairing and deploying grounded vehicles. “We are trying to maximise fleet utilization,” a senior transport department official said….

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Moore Market Complex station toilet closed during peak hours | Chennai News

Chennai: For 52-year-old Mahadevan, a diabetic commuter from Kadambattur, the paid toilet at Moore Market Complex (MMC) suburban station was a necessity after his daily train journey. But for the past month, he has often found the facility locked with a notice reading ‘Under Maintenance’.Around 10.3 lakh passengers use this suburban station every month. However,…

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For women, by women: Metro to launch e-bike shuttle service from today | Lucknow News

Women-only metro shuttle service to launch in Lucknow Lucknow Metro highlights sustainability measures on World Environment Day Lucknow Metro highlights sustainability measures on World Environment Day Women-only metro shuttle service to launch in Lucknow Lucknow Metro highlights sustainability measures on World Environment Day Lucknow Metro highlights sustainability measures on World Environment Day Women-only metro shuttle…

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DTC signs MoU with ARF, IIT Kanpur | Delhi News

New Delhi: Delhi Transport Corporation on Monday signed an MoU with Airawat Research Foundation (ARF) of IIT Kanpur to strengthen the operation, maintenance and enhancement of Delhi Transport Stack and One Delhi App.The collaboration will support key digital platforms, including One Delhi App and ONDC-based bus ticketing services, through the use of advanced technologies, AI…

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