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28 stations, 35-km: Gurgaon's proposed metro corridor connects Sector 56 to Pachgaon with a Global City stop and Namo Bharat interchanges
Gurgaon new metro corridor: Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation has finalised the detailed project report for a 35-kilometre, 28-station metro corridor in Gurgaon, estimated at Rs 10,428 crore. The corridor will run from Sector 56 on Golf Course Extension Road to Pachgaon and will connect with the Rapid Metro and two proposed Namo Bharat lines.
Higher performance guarantees from lower bids in highway projects: Road transport ministry
The government is tightening rules for highway project bids, demanding higher performance guarantees for offers exceeding 30% below original estimates. This move aims to prevent excessively low bids and protect the quality of national infrastructure. New guidelines, effective immediately, mandate E-Bank Guarantees for this additional security, explicitly rejecting surety bonds. This addresses a persistent trend of unusually low quoting in highway tenders.
Mumbai Rains Hit Local Train Services; Central Line Commuters Face 25-Minute Delays
Local trains are among the busiest modes of transport in Mumbai, carrying millions of passengers every day.
Entire Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48 to be barrier-free
Commuters on the Delhi-Jaipur NH-48 are set for a smoother journey as the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways plans to make the entire stretch barrier-free. Following the successful implementation of a Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System at Manoharpura and Daulatpura, the Shahjahanpur toll plaza will also transition. This advanced technology, using ANPR and FASTag, eliminates waiting times, saving fuel and reducing emissions for a seamless travel experience.
Delhi EV Policy 2026 paves way for hydrogen-powered vehicles
Delhi's new Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 paves the way for hydrogen fuel-based vehicles within four years, aiming to curb vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution. The city plans to introduce two hydrogen-powered buses soon, with the Delhi Transport Corporation collaborating with NTPC for this initiative. This move signifies a significant stride towards cleaner, sustainable public transportation and a future-ready mobility ecosystem for the national capital.
Uber launches in-app ride video recording, ambulance feature in India; Nitin Gadkari lauds road safety push
The new announcements were made during Uber Surakshit: Safety Never Stops , Uber India's flagship safety conference held at a Central Delhi hotel on Tuesday. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways was the chief guest of the occasion.
Force Motors in pact with road ministry for scheme to modernise Delhi-NCR commercial vehicle fleet
Force Motors has inked a deal with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways to join the government's commercial vehicle replacement scheme in Delhi-NCR. This initiative, backed by a Rs 9,585-crore fund, encourages replacing older, polluting trucks and buses with BS-VI or electric models. Force Motors will leverage its dealerships to support this transition, aiming to modernize the region's fleet and cut emissions.
SRM Contractors gains after bagging Rs 501-cr orders from MSIDC, MoRTH & NFR Construction
SRM Contractors rose 2.45% to Rs 521 after bagging three contracts worth Rs 500.99 crore from Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), and Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Construction.
10-year 'No Entry' exemption for first 1,000 electric medium-duty trucks under Delhi EV Policy
Delhi is offering a significant perk to the first 1,000 electric N2 trucks registered under its new policy: a decade-long exemption from 'No Entry' timings. This initiative, effective July 1, aims to accelerate the adoption of cleaner commercial transport and combat pollution, with the goal of a pollution-free city by March 2030. The move targets medium-duty goods carriers, encouraging fleet operators to switch from diesel.
Nearly 4 in 10 Delhi EVs are two-wheelers, data shows; experts back EV adoption
Delhi is accelerating its electric mobility drive, with two-wheelers now forming nearly 40% of registered electric vehicles. The city plans to ban new petrol and CNG two-wheeler registrations from April 2028, aiming to curb significant transport-related emissions. Experts emphasize the need for regional policy alignment to maximize pollution reduction benefits across the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
India lifts curbs on retail sale of petrol, diesel to commercial buyers from July 1
India has removed restrictions on commercial buyers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, effective July 1. These emergency measures, implemented in June due to Middle East tensions and a price gap, aimed to ensure equitable supply and prevent hoarding. With global energy trade stabilizing, commercial users like transport operators can now buy fuel without daily limits, restoring normal access to retail pumps.
Himachal Pradesh to launch start-up bus scheme with up to 50% subsidy for youth
Himachal Pradesh is launching Phase IV of the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Start-up Yojana, empowering unemployed youth to run passenger buses. The scheme offers significant subsidies for electric and diesel buses, along with monthly operational incentives for five years. Aimed at boosting public transport and cleaner mobility, it will cover 1,000 routes, prioritizing economically weaker applicants and offering fare concessions for women and students.