Breaking Speed, Even The Law
By Gajanan Khergamker Installed at whim randomly by locals in violation of the law, with the authorities looking the other way, speed breake...Read More
Need For Elderly-Friendly Roads
By Rutuja Thakkar The need for elderly-friendly roads is becoming increasingly important as the global population ages. Elderly individuals ...Read More
Broken Footpaths and Inadequate Pedestrian Space
By Trimbak Das Cities are bustling centres of activity, where pedestrians play a crucial role in commuting and accessing various amenities. ...Read More
Law on Barricades Needed
By Sneha Jain Barricades serve as essential physical barriers in various situations, ensuring public safety and order. Whether used during p...Read More
De-stress At The Park
Mumbai’s existence would be impossible without its green lungs - the Aarey Colony and the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali - the onl...Read More
Need To Pull BEST Out Of The Red
“As an alternative model to help subsidise BEST, private cars parked on roads should be charged according to the real estate rates of the a...Read More
Finally, A Pedestrian-Only Zone
After years of excessive barricading in and around the world heritage site the Gateway of India, following the 26/11 terror attack on Mumba...Read More
Coastal Road For The Rich?
Meanwhile, on the much-touted Coastal Road in Mumbai, the Bombay High Court continued a stay on the construction work of the proposed proje...Read More
The Elephanta Island Ferry Issue
For about 80-odd ferries, plying between Gateway of India and Elephanta Island on a daily basis, the laws regarding their safety are in pla...Read More
UberBOAT Is A Costly Alternative
Offering an alternative to the state ferry service from Mumbai to Mandwa on mainland Maharashtra, Uber, in partnership with Maharashtra Mar...Read More
Citizen’s Initiative For The BEST
Sounding a well-meant alarm on the series of 'developments' regarding BEST bus services, is Aamchi Mumbai Aamchi BEST (AMAB), a for...Read More
Public Transportation In Mumbai, Not The BEST
Blinded by cataract in both his eyes, 20-year-old street dog ‘Biscuit’ had lived beyond his years owing to timely care provided by local Sa...Read More
Arbitrary Parking Rules Create Mess
In public zones, public transport is mostly controlled by the police who create a larger mess than warranted. It’s the arbitrary placement ...Read More
Issue Of Hawkers
With regard to the hawker situation in Mumbai, in March 2018, only 23,265 hawkers were found eligible for licensing in Mumbai. And these we...Read More
Taxis, Rickshaws Ply On Whim
It was always considered uber to flag down a taxi or an autorickshaw if you were in a hurry in Mumbai. Taxis were cool, fast and friendly m...Read More
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