Manasi Paresh Kumar – Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Student bus pass: BMTC caught unprepared as it tries to go digital

October 3, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Last year, the BMTC issued 3.7 lakh student passes and the online option saw a huge rush this year. Sadly, the BMTC was not prepared.

“Time is money…we must ensure it is not wasted in Bangalore traffic”

September 26, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

As his term comes to an end, outgoing mayor Sampath Raj answers questions on his tenure, BBMP administration in general and what the new mayor of Bengaluru should prioritise.

Rs 350, time and sanity: What a missed rail yatra cost me!

September 7, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

The author missed the train during Bengaluru’s recent Rail Yatra, and her ordeal afterwards shows exactly how good it will be for citizens to have a suburban train service to travel around the city.

Aspirations of young urban poor: Bridging the employability gap

August 28, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Blue and grey collared workers are integral to the city – garment workers, domestic help, masons, plumbers, sweepers… But what will the future of their children be? In this article, we look at the challenges these youth face in getting the jobs they want and what could help overcome those.

Aspirations of the young urban poor: A job that pays well, and has ‘prestige’

August 14, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

With no influential friends or social network and limited education, where do the children of our domestic workers, security personnel or other blue/grey-collared workers find jobs? How often are their expectations being met?

What to look out for at the Lalbagh Flower Show this Independence day

August 8, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Planning to visit the Lalbagh Flower Show this weekend? Here’s a complete guide for you. And even if you are not able to make it, don’t worry — these photos will give you the closest glimpse possible from the comfort of your home!

Why does Bengaluru need a new Special Purpose Vehicle for its suburban rail project?

August 2, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

In 2014, the state government registered the BSRCL as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the Suburban Railways project. Now the CM has announced another SPV, to be set up within a month to help speed up the project. What’s really happening?

Run smaller buses, not pod taxis: Prof Ashish Verma

July 24, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Bengaluru is once again toying with the idea of introducing pod taxis. But it is at best a fast mode of personal rapid transit, with limited and low carrying capacity. Neither will it provide last mile connectivity. Do we have better alternatives? Ashish Verma explains.

Ban private vehicles, decongest areas and businesses will thrive: Prof Ashish Verma

July 24, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Do you know what the two main modes of urban public transport are? Or how Right of Way (ROW) operates in these systems? Professor Ashish Verma of IISc explains these in the Bengaluru context to highlight potential efficient solutions to the city’s traffic woes.

Articles by Manasi Paresh Kumar