public transport
Surat Metro’s First 8.5 km Aims for November; Core Waits Till 2027
Surat Metro’s 8.5 km Dream City-Althan stretch is targeted for November after trials. The underground core and stacked stations come by December 2027.
Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3: Seven Tenders for 58.5 km, 43 Stations
GMRC has opened seven civil tenders for Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3: 58.5 km of elevated track and 43 stations across short corridors. Union Cabinet nod is pending.
One Number Plate, Two AMTS E-Buses: Operator Fined Rs 5 Lakh
Two AMTS electric buses ran the same Meghaninagar route carrying the plate GJ27TJ 3550. AMTS calls it a sticker error and fined the operator Rs 5 lakh.
Ahmedabad Auto and Taxi Unions Plan a Four-Day Strike From 7 September
About a dozen Ahmedabad rickshaw and taxi unions will stop work from 7 to 10 September over app aggregators and bike taxis. What commuters should expect.
Surat’s First Metro Stretch Targets a Diwali Opening, Away From the Old City
Surat Metro’s first 8.5 km stretch, Dream City to Althan, is being readied for a November opening. The route skirts the crowded core it most needs to serve.
Ahmedabad’s Rs 2,719 Crore Fund Push Targets Sewage, Transit Fixes
Ahmedabad secures Rs 2,719 crore for sewage rehabilitation and a unified transit card under the Centre’s Urban Challenge Fund. Here’s how it’s funded and what changes.
Ahmedabad’s BRTS Fleet Goes Fully Electric After Rs 405 Crore Push
Ahmedabad’s BRTS fleet is now fully electric after Amit Shah inaugurated Rs 405 crore in civic projects, including 155 new AC electric buses.
Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2: New Routes and Expected Timeline
The Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 project is a major infrastructure initiative underway in Gujarat’s largest city, Ahmedabad, aimed at expanding urban rapid transit connectivity. Following the successful implementation of Phase…
Extra Buses Launched for Janmashtami Celebrations in Gujarat
As Janmashtami approaches, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has announced a special plan to accommodate the surge of passengers during the festival. This year, GSRTC will run 1,200…
Ahmedabad to Add 225 Electric Buses Amid Financial Concerns
The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) has decided to add 225 electric buses to its fleet, even though it is already in heavy debt. Currently, AMTS owes ₹6,000 crore to…
New Bus Routes Launched in Palanpur Division
Palanpur division has recently launched five new bus routes to improve transport services in the region. The launch event took place with the local MLA, Aniketbhai Thakar, waving a green…
AMTS Set to Break Records with High Maintenance Contract
Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) is making headlines for awarding a maintenance contract at an unusually high price. The company chosen for this job is Aero Eagle, which will charge…