Stone pelting on Mumbai’s suburban trains has become a serious safety threat, endangering the lives of thousands of daily commuters. Despite various safety measures like the installation of iron grills on train windows, the problem continues unabated, with a new, more disturbing trend emerging: passengers, especially those standing near train doors, are becoming direct targets.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation to appoint consultants to set up these basic facilities along the route.
The incident occurred when volunteers from Sarpmitra visited the area to assess the water situation and spotted the bus stuck in the floodwaters. They immediately informed Rajesh (Bunty) Mhatre, Deputy Sarpanch of Umbar Pada-Saphale Gram Panchayat. Recognizing the urgency, Mhatre rushed to the site with his JCB to assist in the rescue operation.
The site dates back to 1876 and has seen several owners since privatisation in 1989, with French firm Alstom taking over in 2021.
According to the Apna Bike Taxi Association, a large number of e-bike taxi operators are unable to convert their personal two-wheelers into commercial vehicles due to a range of issues, starting with confusion among RTO officials.
The company in a statement said the contracts involve the construction of 10.67 km of underground tunnels using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) and six metro stations under Phase I of the Patna Metro Rail Project.
The company in a statement said the contracts involve the construction of 10.67 km of underground tunnels using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) and six metro stations under Phase I of the Patna Metro Rail Project.
The demonstrations, held at key transit hubs such as Kurla Bus Depot and the Chembur Law College bus stop, were part of the nationwide ‘Double the Bus’ campaign, which aims to tackle traffic congestion, air pollution, and commuting woes by urging governments to significantly expand and improve public bus services.
Car-free streets are becoming increasingly popular as cities look to promote sustainable transport and improve quality of life.
Car-free streets are becoming increasingly popular as cities look to promote sustainable transport and improve quality of life.
