Archive for October, 2016

Cab aggregators continue to speed

Cab aggregators continue to speed

Cab aggregators are proliferating. They are drawing diverse elements of the concept of shared mobility. Story by: Ashish Bhatia Cab aggregators is a global phenomenon. It is redefining the very basis of public transportation, and India is not an exception to it. The cab aggregator business model is also proving to be disruptive. It continues to proliferate under the guise of[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Riding to sustenance and growth

Riding to sustenance and growth

MSRTC is tapping new opportunities to keep growing, and to improve its ability to sustain. Story by: Ashish Bhatia The Maharastra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus stop at Dadar is always crowded. People board ‘Shivneri’ air-conditioned buses from the cramped stand under the Dadar TT flyover to go to Pune. One bus leaves every 15 minutes, and is destined to[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
DTC: Modern and dependable

DTC: Modern and dependable

The Delhi Transport Corporation operates a modern and dependable bus fleet, which is also the world’s biggest CNG fleet. Story by: Anirudh Raheja I am returning home. A red coloured air-conditioned low floor entry bus rolls to a stop in front of me, outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Even at 8 am, the temperature is no more than 10 degree[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Chennai MTC mulls a makeover

Chennai MTC mulls a makeover

Chennai MTC is increasing its fleet strength by adding ordinary and small buses to establish better connectivity and to increase the efficiency of operations. Story by: Anusha B The T Nagar bus terminus is ten minutes away from the office I step out of. The meeting went well, and the young manager of the company I went to meet treated me[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK