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83% of cab drivers and 78% delivery personnel work more than 10 hours a day, but 70% struggle to cover household expenses: 'Prisoners on Wheels' Report. Surat (3.32 out of 5) and Bengaluru (3.23 out of 5) lead the rankings in Used Water Management: CEEW Report. L & T Finance is working with Japan International Cooperation Agency, to enhance access to finance in India's rural and peri-urban areas with focus on women. The Rural Development Ministry is working with IIT Delhi, to utilise geospatial tech and Artificial Intelligence for tracking of assets under MGNREGA scheme. Telangana CM launched T-Safe, a police linked tracking service for rides, for ensuring safety of women in the State. #LivelihoodsUpdate #UsedWaterManagement #Surat #Bengaluru #PrisonersonWheels #CabDrivers #DeliveryPersonnel #Finance #Women #GeospatialTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #MGNREGA #Telangana #TravelSafe #TSafe #Women #Police #Safety

Hyderabad Metro has recently experienced a notable decline in ridership because of the 'Mahalaxmi Scheme,' which offers free bus rides to women across the state. This initiative has resulted in fewer female passengers opting for the metro, prompting concerns from Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), the company overseeing the metro operations. L&T's president, director & CFO R Shankar Raman, expressed apprehension regarding the sustainability of the project, hinting at a potential withdrawal post-2026 should the free bus ride scheme persist. In an interview with Business Today, Raman highlighted the direct impact of free bus rides on metro patronage, particularly among women. With the absence of corresponding increases in bus services, there has been a noticeable shift towards metro usage among male commuters. While acknowledging the noble intent behind the government's initiative, Raman emphasized the adverse environmental implications of excessive bus dependency, labeling it as "unsustainable." He cautioned against making financial decisions solely based on political promises, advocating for a more balanced approach to public transport planning in a city as significant as Hyderabad. #TSRTC #MahaLakshmiScheme #TSRTCBus #BusNews #CoachBuildersIndia #FreeBusRides #TransportSolutions #SustainableTransport #Hyderabad #HyderabadMetro

Paper alert from EQUIMOB project 📢 🚌🚆🛺 Bengaluru's once-idyllic image as a 'pensioner's paradise' is overshadowed by traffic woes. How do policymakers position and envision age-friendly mobilities in a city with the highest congestion levels globally? A fresh analysis tries to answer this predicament by examining the city's transport policies, exposing the tension between congestion mitigation & age-friendly mobility. #UrbanMobility #AgeingCities Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/grFyF3fF Ajay Bailey Sobin George Dick Ettema Lekha Subaiya Utrecht University NWO (Dutch Research Council) Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore

Accessible Public Transport like Chennai Metro Rail is a must for People with Disabilities, at the same time Last Mile Connectivity also plays a major role in it. Reaching Airport Metro Station was very difficult through Autos which was not allowed inside due to security protocols but it is a must #PwDs especially for Wheelchair Users & Reduced Mobility. Thanks to Aerohub_Chennai, Chennai Metro Rail Limited & Airport Authority of India in understanding the need of it & Supporting to Allow Autos upto Airport Metro Station for #PersonsWithDisabilities alone. This will enable more people to use the Metro without any struggles. Read More about the Article in the Link below: https://lnkd.in/gSHhETNf #SathishOnWheels #DisabledLivesMatter #OverComeObstacles #WheelchairYoutuber #SpreadPosivity #WheelchairLife #WheelchairVlogger #AccessibilityMatters #RoleModel #AwarenessMatters #AccessibleIndia #Accessibility #InclusiveSociety #DisabilityDay #disabilityinclusion #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #AccessibleTourism #SearchForAccessiblePlaces #RampMyCity #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAndInclusion #FindWheelchairAccessiblePlaces #CMRL #AirportMetro #AeroHub

Creating a gender-sensitive public transport system is essential for building inclusive cities 🛤️ During a recent Roundtable discussion on 'Envisioning Inclusivity: Advancing Gender Responsive Public Infrastructure in Mumbai Metro', hosted by #NikoreAssociates in partnership with Artha Global, with keynote speaker Ms. Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director of Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, and moderated by our founder and economist, Mitali Nikore, we brought together esteemed voices from diverse sectors, including transport operators, research organizations, NGOs, and think tanks. The conversation highlighted the need for gender-responsive infrastructure in public transport to ensure that women feel safe and empowered while navigating urban spaces. The discussion emphasized the importance of addressing last-mile connectivity, considering gender-specific needs in the design of metro stations and coaches, and implementing initiatives that promote safety and accessibility for all riders. Key Recommendations from the discussion include 🔎 1️⃣ Enhancing last-mile connectivity is crucial for a more inclusive public transport system. 2️⃣ Designing metro stations and coaches with a gender lens can significantly improve the commuting experience for women. 3️⃣ Training initiatives for staff and leveraging technology can foster a safer environment in public transport. By prioritizing these strategies, we can work towards a public transport system that is inclusive, safe, and responsive to the needs of all users, especially women. 🚇🌍 🤝 Let's continue to advocate for gender-sensitive public infrastructure that empowers every individual in our cities. Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Mumbai Metro One Pvt. Ltd. Red Dot Foundation - Safecity Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd. HARYANA MASS RAPID TRANSPORT CORPORATION LIMITED Safetipin OMI Foundation #GenderInclusiveTransport #PublicTransport #UrbanMobility #WomenEmpowerment #MumbaiMetro

🚇 Major Finding: Over 95% of Chennai's population regularly utilises the city's public transport, showcasing its efficiency and accessibility. This impressive statistic from the 'Ease of Moving Index - Chennai City Profile' underscores the critical role of public transit in our urban fabric. Let's keep pushing for improvements and innovations! 🌍 Read the full report: https://bit.ly/EoMIChennai #EaseOfMoving #EaseOfMovingTN #EaseOfMovingChennai #UrbanInvestment #MobilityDialogue #SustainableMobility #ActiveMobility #SharedMobility #TamilNadu #MobilityConference #OMIFoundation #PublicTransport #SustainableChennai 

There’s been a jump in public transport users after the launch of the Shakthi Scheme and the extension of Metro’s Purple line. With incentives and better connectivity, it is clear that more Bangaloreans will adopt public transport as their preferred mode of commute. WRI India B.PAC - Bangalore Political Action Committee Srinivas Alavilli . . . #publictransport #bengaluru #bangaloretrafficpolice #sustainablemobility #publiccampaign #bangaloretraffic #nammametro #nammabmtc #sustainability #socialcampaign #citizenmovement #citizenactivism #climateaction #climatechange #unsdg

Nitin Gadkari Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India MyGov India #nitingadkari #mygovindia #governmentofIndia #india #research #innovativesolution #innovation #creativity #socialimpact #socialinnovation #idea #innovative #urbanmobility #urbanization #sustainablemobility #sustainable #sustainability #transport #sustainabletransport Honourable minister Respected this platform fixed with sliding frame facility which can be used for Handicapped and disabled provides better facility to get in bus or vehicles near stops with opening and closing facility platform frame can be pulled or moved into steps of buses platform , Extended frame And closing Frame facility while getting in to bus or any vehicle .my innovative solution this facility will helps more even the buses platform are some Height also

A clear input on how #IndiaGovt should focus on national level transportation planning. Faster & electric powered railways is the way to go coupled with good quality roads to facilitated short distance intercity travel. However the #civilaviation policy focused on the #Udan plan may be actually encouraging the highest carbon intensity short-haul routes Udvik Infrastructure Advisors LLP Rajiv Kumar Sanjeev Sanyal V Anantha Nageswaran

The graphic has to be taken with some caution (assumptions about occupacy rate, necessity of distances versus sufficiency etc.) but directionally it is helpful.