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Nitin Gadkari says, 'I travel in a hydrogen vehicle': Minister reveals hydrogen buses to be introduced on 10 routesNitin Gadkari said he travels in a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai as he highlighted the government's push for clean fuels, electric mobility...- Ethanol can help raise farmers' income and reduce fuel imports: Nitin GadkariUnion minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said greater ethanol use could boost farmers’ incomes and reduce India’s dependence on petroleum imp...
- Nitin Gadkari launches Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Bus service, PM E-Bus Sewa in MPMadhya Pradesh has introduced the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Bus service and PM E-Bus Sewa recently. This initiative provides a state-run...
- A ferry has crossed the Connecticut River at Rocky Hill since 1655; the state still runs it eight months a year, a three-car barge pushed across by a diesel towboatThe Rocky Hill–Glastonbury Ferry holds the title of the oldest continuously operating ferry in the U.S., dating back to 1655. This unique f...
- Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Incline has carried riders up Mount Washington since 1870 and still operates as part of the city’s regular transit networkMonongahela Incline in Pittsburgh is a historic cable car system operating since 1870 and continues to serve commuters. It offers scenic vi...
- In 1989, Jacksonville opened an automated train above downtown; in 2026, its free 2.5-mile Skyway with 8 stations is set to stop runningJacksonville’s Skyway, an innovative automated transit system, will cease operations due to a major budget deficit. The Jacksonville Transp...
- Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry for free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.57 million vehicles a yearSince 1950, the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry has been a toll-free transit option, allowing for easy travel across Bolivar Roads. This model...
- New York’s Staten Island Ferry runs 5.2 miles across the harbor for free, 24 hours a day; the 25-minute ride carries well over 16 million passengers a yearExperience the charm of New York City with a complimentary ride on the Staten Island Ferry, a beloved tradition spanning nearly thirty year...
- In 1975, West Virginia University opened a driverless transit system built as an experiment; 50 years later, its 67 cars have carried over 100 million tripsIn 1975, West Virginia University opened America's first large-scale driverless transit system, built as a federal experiment to fix a hill...
- In 1996, a Colorado ski town opened a free gondola as public transit; nearly 30 years later, it still carries about 3 million riders a year between two townsIn Colorado, a unique gondola system has been enhancing connectivity between two towns since 1996, allowing passengers to traverse effortle...
- In 1892, Britain built a cliff railway through Bridgnorth’s sandstone escarpment; the short line still moves people between the town’s upper and lower halvesBridgnorth, England, is home to a remarkable historic cliff railway designed to bridge the divide in town access. Established in 1892, this...
- National highway contractors must get government permits for foreign workers, ministry clarifiesNational highway contractors must obtain government permits for hiring foreign workers. Any change in concessionaire ownership requires pri...
- In 1901, Los Angeles opened Angels Flight up a 33% Bunker Hill slope; by 1952, the short railway was credited with more than 100 million passengersFor over 120 years, Angels Flight has delighted visitors as a historic funicular railway in Los Angeles. Constructed by Colonel J.W. Eddy, ...
- In 2003, Mexico's Salinas Victoria used landfill methane to tackle waste pollution; the result made 7 MW, powering 25,000 homes and Monterrey’s public transport network dailySalinas Victoria experience also showed how waste management and energy planning can intersect. The World Bank reports that the plant event...
- Delhi Metro International Limited to make global debut at InnoTrans 2026 in BerlinDelhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMRC, will make its global debut at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, showca...
- DTC strike enters day 5 as Delhi Metro hits record 82.4 lakh boardingsDelhi Metro saw record passenger boardings as a DTC bus drivers' strike entered its fifth day. Many commuters turned to the Metro, facing l...
- A 125-year-old ‘flying train’ in Germany still carries 80,000 passengers a day, a bizarre-looking 1901 solution to moving through one of the country’s most crowded valleysThe Schwebebahn in Wuppertal, Germany, boasts a rich history of 125 years, effectively navigating the city's tight industrial valley space....
- Electric mobility a strategic imperative for Viksit Bharat 2047: NITI AayogElectric mobility is a strategic imperative for India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Global shifts and geopolitical friction accelerate the t...
- Psychology says people who offer unreserved seats to any senior citizen or anyone who may need it more than them aren't just being polite: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who offer unreserved seats to any senior citizen or anyone who may need them more than them aren't simply being poli...
- Fuel price shock exposes Pakistan's transport fare crisis as commuters bear bruntRawalpindi citizens face rising transportation costs after recent fuel price increases. Goods transporters have raised freight charges by a...
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