last mile connectivity Archives

Social distancing spurs interest in bike-rental services

August 25, 2020 Harsha Raj Gatty

The pandemic could be pushing Bengalureans towards a commuting option that ensures both social distancing and last-mile connectivity: IOT-based bike-rental services.

Invest in public transport, not elevated corridors, say protesters

March 18, 2019 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Hundreds of citizens gathered at Maurya Circle on Saturday, demanding cancellation of the elevated corridor project. Citizens Live spoke to the protesters to know why they were opposed to the project

E-rickshaws as antidote to air pollution: Hope for Bengaluru or pipe-dream?

November 2, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

A recent study report says that by switching to electric autos, carbon emissions can be reduced by 0.11 million tonne per year, PM10 by 114.5 million tonne per year, and NOx by 37.6 million tonne per year. So when will Namma Bengaluru make that switch and what’s been stopping it?

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.