Mumbai Traffic

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway paralysed by massive jams: Here's what caused it

Videos circulating on social media showed endless traffic snarls, rows of school buses, and scores of students seeking shelter at nearby petrol pumps

1 dead, 4 injured as tempo traveller crashes into BEST bus in Mumbai

A man was killed and four other persons were injured when a speeding tempo traveller crashed into a BEST bus and two other vehicles in Mumbai's Dadar area, police said on Monday. The incident occurred around 11.30 pm on Sunday, when the wet-lease bus of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking was going towards Pratiksha Nagar from Worli bus depot, they said. According to the officials, the driver of the tempo traveller lost control over the wheels, leading to the accident. As the bus reached Dadar Plaza bus stop, the speeding tempo traveller going towards Shivaji Park hit the right side front wheel of the bus, due to which it veered to the left side and hit passengers and pedestrians standing at the bus stop, an official said. The bus was damaged in the incident. The tempo traveller then also hit a taxi and another tourist car, damaging both the vehicles, he said. The bus conductor and local police rushed all the injured persons to the civic-run Sion ...

News highlights: BMC asks citizens to avoid coastal, low-lying areas

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Maratha quota stir enters day 2: Hunger strike, traffic snarls, and more

Maratha quota protest: Thousands joined the protest at Azad Maidan despite police limits; hunger strike, traffic chaos, and rain tested Mumbai's civic infrastructure

Heavy rains bring Maharashtra to its knees; air, road, rail services hit

Flooded streets, stranded commuters and vehicles struggling to navigate the inundated roads once again highlighted the financial capital's annual challenge in dealing with the monsoon rains

Heavy rainfall continues to lash Mumbai; flights delayed, schools closed

At least one person died and another was injured as heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Monday. Authorities have placed the city and its suburbs on red alert for two days

Datanomics: India's huge traffic congestion crisis in global spotlight

Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Pune rank among the world's top five most congested cities; Delhi escapes top 50 despite leading in vehicle registrations

Heavy rainfall hits parts of Mumbai; Andheri subway closed, flights hit

The India Meteorological Department issued a 'yellow alert' for Mumbai today as intense showers cause waterlogging, traffic jams, and flight disruptions

Mumbai rains highlights: Early arrival of monsoon to be blamed for mess, says Dy CM Eknath Shinde

Latest Mumbai rains highlights: Heavy rainfall battered Mumbai on Monday, affecting train and flight services and leaving several areas of the city waterlogged. Catch all the latest updates here

Heavy rainfall brings Mumbai to a standstill; train & flight operations hit

Mumbai rain updates: The heavy downpour has led to waterlogging on several railway tracks, causing delays in suburban train services

Buying a car in Maharashtra? Proof of parking space may soon be mandatory

If you can't park it, you can't register it. Maharashtra government is likely to mandate proof of parking space for new vehicle registrations; aims to curb congestion and illegal parking in cities

Mumbai roads to be 'truly pothole-free' by May 31, vows Dy CM Shinde

Affirming his commitment to making Mumbai roads pothole-free, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the newly constructed roads would no longer require digging or repairs

Maharashtra govt plans water taxi routes to ease traffic in Mumbai

In a bid to decongest Mumbai, the Maharashtra government is planning to develop sea routes with water taxi services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), a state minister has said. A detailed project report (DPR) for this has been prepared, Ports Minister Nitesh Rane told PTI here on Tuesday. 'We have seen the success of Mumbai Metro. On those lines, we will be starting water taxis in the MMR. We have already identified eight to nine routes," he said. "We have the DPR and are speaking to international consultants," the minister said. The government will also introduce 30-seater electric vessels from the Gateway of India to Alibaug and the Elephanta Island, he said. Rane said 15 vessels are being procured from Candela Cruise, a Swedish company, and two of them will arrive in August. The vessels will reduce pollution and provide the public transport service with affordable rates. It will be managed by the Maharashtra Maritime Board, he said. The existing wooden boats can contin

Mumbai Police to file criminal cases for drunk driving, seize vehicles

Mumbai police has decided to register criminal cases against those indulging in drunk driving since such incidents have seen a sharp rise in the last couple of years, a senior official said on Thursday. A notification to this effect was issued by Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Kumbhare, he said. While registering cases, the licence of the drunk driver will be impounded and his vehicle will be seized, the official added. "Taking serious cognizance of rise in cases, the traffic wing of Mumbai Police has decided to file criminal cases against drunk drivers under section 125 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for act endangering life or personal safety of others apart from provisions of Motor Vehicles Act at the local police station," Kumbhare told PTI. At present, Mumbai police carries out 'nakabandi' (on road checks) against drunk drivers and penalises them under section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, another official said, adding action was taken against 2562 persons in 2023 ..

BMC introduces smart parking app to ease traffic congestion in Mumbai

This initiative, launched in the BMC Budget 2025-26, is part of the civic body's broader push toward smart transportation and urban sustainability

Mumbai explores ban on petrol, diesel vehicles amid air pollution concerns

In 2024 alone, Mumbai registered 2.79 lakh new vehicles, a 9.89 per cent increase compared to 2023. If a ban is implemented, it could significantly impact the automobile industry

CNG taxi, autorickshaw fares to rise in Mumbai by Rs 3 from February 1

The MMRTA has approved a hike of Rs 3 in the basic fare of autorickshaws and black-and-yellow taxis from February 1 in Mumbai and its surrounding metropolitan region, an official said on Friday. A Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority release said the new basic fare for autorickshaws will be Rs 26 instead of Rs 23, while it will rise to Rs 31 from the current Rs 28 for black-and-yellow taxis. The fare for blue-and-silver AC cool cabs will start at Rs 48 instead of the current Rs 40 for the first 1.5 kilometres, the release added. The decision was approved in a meeting of the MMRTA on Thursday. The new fares can be charged only after meters are recalibrated, the MMRTA release clarified.

Coldplay concert in Mumbai: BookMyShow issues guidelines; check details

The highly anticipated Coldplay's India tour will take place on January 18, 19, and 21. Here's all the important information you need to know

Mumbai traffic advisory issued ahead of Modi's visit, view routes to avoid

Prior to PM Modi's visit to Mumbai on Wednesday for the ISKCON Temple's inauguration, a Mumbai traffic advisory has been issued and restrictions have been put in place

PM Modi's Mumbai visit: Key events, traffic advisory, and route diversions

PM Modi is scheduled to visit Mumbai today for the inauguration of the Iskcon temple, the commissioning of naval warships, and meetings with BJP MLAs