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HomeCommute

Commute

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.

people waiting for mtc bus without a bus shelter
Commute

சென்னையின் பொதுப் போக்குவரத்தை தட்பவெப்பநிலைக்கு ஏற்றவாறு மாற்றுதல்

June 1, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

பேருந்து, ரயில் மற்றும் மெட்ரோவை எப்படி மாற்றுவது?

gummidipoondi railway station
Commute

Much room for improvement in train services between Chennai and Gummidipoondi

May 23, 2023 Thiyagarajan K

Train services from Gummidipoondi must see an increase in frequency and improved punctuality to improve ridership and revenue.

bus stop without shelter
Commute

Making Chennai’s public transport climate resilient

May 18, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Buses, trains and metro rail in Chennai are not suited for use during extreme weather. How can it be made climate resilient?

inside low floor buses
Commute

Low-floor buses in Chennai the first step in inclusive public transport

May 9, 2023 Sathish Kumar

Trial run of low-floor buses in Chennai has offered hope for persons with disabilities. These buses will reduce expenditure on commute.

tejas express train
Commute

Bringing the Tejas Express train to Tambaram

April 24, 2023 Dayanand Krishnan

The Tejas Express train’s halt at the Tambaram Railway Station has allowed commuters from the suburbs to use its services.

person walking on OMR service road because footpath is encroached
Commute

Chennai roads have no room for pedestrians

April 18, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Chennai’s pedestrians face a variety of obstacles from broken footpaths to rash drivers. Many fear for their safety on the city’s streets.

no crosswalk from Chennai Central
Commute

Walking in Koyambedu, OMR or Chennai Central? Be cautious, warns study

April 13, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Pedestrian victims made up 35% of all fatalities in road accidents in Chennai in 2022, with deaths driven by accidents involving city buses.

tata magic share auto in Chennai
Commute

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
Commute

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
Commute

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
Commute

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
Commute

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
Commute

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
Commute

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.

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