As global traffic jams mount, cities try new ways to ease congestion: StudyIn the US, drivers on average lost 99 hours last year due to congestion, the report calculated, two hours more than in 2017. Boston, Chicag...
09 Mar, 2020, 03.45 PM IST
Mumbaikars lose 85 minutes a day in traffic jamsMumbaikars spend an average 85 minutes a day stuck in traffic snarls and the situation gets worst in the evening with over 90% people being...
16 Jan, 2020, 11.19 AM IST
Uber drivers say London Mayor’s new levy is discriminatoryA union representing Uber drivers is suing the city’s mayor, saying it isn’t fair that they must pay a daily charge of 11.50 pounds ($14.34...
10 Jul, 2019, 11.19 PM IST
London mission runs up £6m congestion tabFigures published by TfL show that India has the fourth-highest debt of all embassies and owes TfL £6,196,465 (about Rs 55 crore).
08 Jun, 2019, 11.08 AM IST
Delhi: Congestion fee to unclog some roads?Traffic officials said there were certain stretches that remained congested despite alternative routes being available.
02 Dec, 2017, 10.27 AM IST
Boris Johnson claims India owes UK multi-million poundsThe list is topped by the US Embassy in London, which owes over 10 million pounds, followed by Japan, Nigeria and Russia.
24 Jul, 2016, 10.46 PM IST
To ease Delhi’s congestion, make outsiders payThe odd-even scheme applies to all vehicles plying in Delhi, regardless of whether they are registered in Delhi or neighbouring states (lik...
24 Apr, 2016, 11.19 AM IST
Indian mission in London slapped 4.4 million pounds as congestion taxThe Indian High Commission in London has contested the "improper" levying of 4.4 million pounds on it as congestion tax by British authorit...
10 Mar, 2016, 05.36 PM IST
India among top 5 'defaulters' of London congestion chargeAccording Transport for London, Indian diplomats allegedly owe them over 4.4 million pounds in accumulated unpaid dues since 2003.
19 Feb, 2016, 05.01 PM IST
- India among top defaulters of London congestion charge
The Indian High Commission owes London authorities over 2 mn pounds towards congestion charge, which is levied on vehicles entering central...
24 May, 2012, 01.17 PM IST
India among top defaulters of London congestion chargeThe Indian High Commission here owes London authorities over 2 million pounds towards congestion charge, which is levied on vehicles enteri...
23 May, 2012, 11.29 PM IST
- Obama 'fined for not paying congestion fee during UK visit'
London Mayor Boris Johnson had wanted the 10 pounds congestion fee to be paid for the President's armour-plated limo -- dubbed "The Beast" ...
20 Jul, 2011, 03.50 PM IST
- Delhi may soon levy congestion fee on vehicles
Delhi may soon become the first city in the country to levy congestion charges on vehicles following the recommendation of a special team c...
08 Apr, 2011, 08.02 AM IST
- Mastek bets big on e-governance
The Rs 965-crore software services company Mastek is eyeing the domestic market for growth. The company’s non-executive director Ashank Des...
20 Feb, 2010, 02.49 AM IST
- British city plans business parking levy
A British city plans to levy an annual fee on businesses that provide staff car parking spaces in what officials said Tuesday is a previous...
13 May, 2008, 03.46 PM IST
- Automated toll tax system for Mumbai
Infrared and Global positioning system may soon be the answer to the traffic woes and perhaps reduce the now congested and polluted streets...
04 Sep, 2007, 06.15 PM IST
- No more long queues: Mumbai tolls to go electronic
Software firm Mastek Ltd said it has been chosen by the Maharashtra government to evolve a system of electronic toll collection for Mumbai ...
25 Aug, 2007, 01.16 AM IST