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Tracking developments around the entire range of mobility options in the city such as bus, Metro, cab services, auto rickshaws, share taxis etc. Also exploring the functioning and sustainability of the various associated agencies including MTC, CMRL, Railways and others.

tata magic share auto in Chennai
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Fixed fares and limited passengers – what regulation can mean for share autos in Chennai

March 23, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Share autos provide first and last mile connectivity in Chennai. Can formalising them strengthen public transport in the city?

chennai-pondy bazaar-pedestrian plaza-people walking and sitting on the spaces allocated
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Revisiting Chennai’s Non-Motorised Transport Policy

March 13, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

It has been nearly a decade since Chennai Corporation adopted the Non-Motorised Transport Policy. Has anything changed since then?

cmbt bus terminus
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Chennai pins hopes of decongestion on upcoming Kilambakkam bus terminus

January 19, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

CMDA plans to shift bus operations from Koyambedu to Kilambakkam bus terminus in a phased manner. The proposed move is not without challenges.

inside of an mtc bus
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Tweaks to free travel scheme can benefit senior citizens in Chennai

January 18, 2023 VS Jayaraman

Increasing the number of coupons and addressing procedural concerns in the free travel scheme can help senior citizens of Chennai.

wheelchair user unable to board high-floor bus
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The long fight for accessible buses in Chennai

January 13, 2023 Smitha Sadasivan

Persons with disabilities pay high sums for private transport or remain confined at home as buses across Chennai are not accessible.

e-bikes Chennai
Commute

எலக்ட்ரிக் பைக் வாங்கும் முன் தெரிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டியவை

January 3, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

சென்னையில் எலக்ட்ரிக் பைக் பற்றிய தகவல்கள் .

electric two wheelers in a showroom in Guindy
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What you must consider before buying an electric two-wheeler in Chennai

December 9, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Looking to buy an electric two-wheeler in Chennai? Here is all you need to know about subsidies, modes, mileage and safety.

S3 restoration event
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How citizens brought the mini-bus back to Chitlapakkam

December 1, 2022 L Sundararaman

Residents of Chitlapakkam worked tirelessly to restore a crucial mini-bus route that was a key mode of transport for many. Here is how they succeeded.

chennai metro coach with passengers
Commute

Why I root for the Chennai Metro: A citizen perspective

November 30, 2022 Dayanand Krishnan

With other modes of public transport losing out on safety and reliability scores, the Chennai Metro’s appeal has grown over time for many users.

persons with disability in chennai
Commute

மாற்றுத்திறனாளிகள் போக்குவரத்தில் சந்திக்கும் பிரச்சனைகள்

November 1, 2022 Mohan Munusamy

பயணம் செய்வதில் உள்ள சவால்கள்.

A Smart Bike docking station in Anna Nagar East Metro
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How effective has public bike sharing been in Chennai?

October 12, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Launched nearly four years ago, public bike-sharing system in Chennai is yet to pick up. Users, experts share challenges and solutions.

A view of a main thoroughfare in Chennai
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Road accidents in Chennai and what can be done to prevent them

September 28, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

Chennai saw the second highest number of road accident deaths in the country in 2021. Here’s what experts suggest to improve its road safety record.

Overturned bus on chennai road
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Why does Chennai see so many road accidents?

September 20, 2022 News Desk

Chennai stands second in the country in terms of road accident related deaths according to recent NCRB data. A Citizen Matters tweet chat will look into the causes and solutions.

mtc bus parked on the street
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Can public transport in Chennai be improved through better communication?

August 24, 2022 Sumana Narayanan

A survey by CAG found that users of public transport feel the need for better communication from transport agencies to improve access and ridership.

chennai metro rail
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Chennai Metro: Future of public transport or white elephant?

August 2, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Has the focus on the Chennai Metro hit MTC services? Can CUMTA transform public transport? A rewind of our panel discussion on this and more.

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