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Recovery eludes bus sales as schools, public transport remain shut

Sales of heavy duty and light buses reported a steep decline of 95.31 per cent and 82.48 per cent respectively in the first half of the current year over the corresponding period

Rs 56 cr assistance to states to sanitise public transport, terminals: Govt

The government on Tuesday said it has provided financial assistance to the tune of Rs 56.32 crore to states for sanitising public transport buses and create awareness about COVID-19 pandemic and road safety. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways also issued advisories to all States/UTs from time to time to undertake all necessary steps to ensure sanitisation of seats, handles & bars in the public transport vehicles and hygiene and sanitisation at bus terminals/bus stops, Parliament was informed. "State governments have been provided financial assistance of Rs 56.32 crores for undertaking activities for hygiene and sanitisation in public transport vehicles & bus terminals/stops and awareness/prevention campaign for COVID-19 and road safety," Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways V K Singh told Lok Sabha in reply to a query. States were also advised to display public health messages on public transport vehicles, bus terminals and the bus stops. Advisory was also ...

After 170 days, intra-state public transport resumes in Tamil Nadu

However, private omni bus operators, who have been pressing for the bus fare to be doubled will stay off the roads

Tamil Nadu allows statewide public transportation from September 7

Palaniswami also announced the resumption of passenger trains within the state, along with Chennai Metro, from September 7.

Bus services open up, e-Pass system dropped as Tamil Nadu eases curbs

There will be no 'complete lockdown' across the state September onwards, state govt says

Jharkhand allows intra-state transport services in view of JEE/NEET exams

Jharkhand govt has allowed reopening of hotels, lodges, restaurants and also given a go-ahead to public transport to ply within the state till Sept 30 in view of the JEE-NEET exams

Chhattisgarh govt allows inter-state public transport operations

The Chhattisgarh government has allowed operations of inter-state public transport, which were shut since mid March due to the coronavirus outbreak

Gadkari calls for modernising public transport, increasing use of biofuels

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said there is a need to modernise the public transport fleet and promote use of green fuel like bio-CNG, ethanol, methanol as well as electricity.

Volvo Buses India integrates with VECV in merger valued at Rs 100 cr

Two bus businesses will become part of a new division in VECV, say executives.

Used car or new set of wheels? How to figure out which you should buy

With liquidity as top priority, most will end up buying a used car, and that's not a bad thing if it's self-funded

Encourage cycles, cashless payments to curb Covid-19, Centre advises states

In order to avoid resurgence of car and other private vehicle usage, the ministry has recommended using non-motorised transport in urban areas

Govt urges use of bicycles, EVs to mitigate risk posed by public transport

Several studies have suggested that with health anxiety, commuters would opt for private vehicles. This would add to pollution, congestion and adversely impact road safety

India coronavirus dispatch: Experts for staggered public transport timing

From stepping into the domain of healthcare, to the return of international cricket, and how doing science will change in India after Covid-19 - read these and more in today's India dispatch

Letter to BS: Post lockdown, high costs can force out many air travellers

The aviation sector will face a strong headwind as fliers will avoid all non-essential travel.

The new normal for public transport

Transport systems in the pre-Covid world were designed based on the number of commuters transported conveniently and safely. This will need to be redefined in an ideal post Covid-19 scenario

India coronavirus dispatch: By how much can distancing, masks lower spread?

From rebuilding trust in public transport, to how face masks can help contain virus, and how construction firms got away with not paying during lockdown - read these and more in today's India dispatch

Use of public transport likely to dip for 6 mnths post lockdown: CSE survey

Within six months after the lockdown, metro ridership will decline from 37% in pre-lockdown period to 16%, the CSE said.

Coronavirus update: India cases cross 52k; public transport may start soon

It's already May, and parts of the country hit 40 degrees Celsius a few days ago, making situations worse for people living in cramped quarters to stay indoors

Covid-19 outbreak: Public transport may resume soon, says Nitin Gadkari

He, however, cautioned over maintaining social distance and adopting all safety measures like hand washing, sanitizing, face masks, etc while operating buses and cars

Mind the gap: Delhi Metro issues coronavirus dos, don'ts for commuters

Any passenger who has symptoms similar to those infected by the virus are strictly advised to avoid travel by the metro or any other mode of public transport, the statement said