Getting Around India's Cities
Urban Mobility: Recap
How India's cities can move people better, and a recap of the module.
Good mobility helps cities work.
Module recap
- Walking, buses and two-wheelers dominate trips.
- Buses are the backbone but too few.
- Autos are regulated by permits and meters.
- Ride-hailing changed travel but squeezed drivers.
- Bike taxis face legal battles.
- Footpaths need investment.
- Cycling is declining.
- Last-mile links matter.
- Free bus travel boosted women’s mobility.
- Long commutes are costly.
- Shared mobility struggles with coordination.
Big picture
Cities should prioritise moving people over vehicles.
The connected trip
A commuter walks to a bus stop, rides to a metro station and takes a shared e-rickshaw to the office, all with one card.
Thinking more roads solve traffic
Moving people efficiently matters more.
Key takeaways
- Most trips are by walking, bus and two-wheeler.
- Public transport needs investment.
- Inclusion and safety matter.
- Integration improves mobility.
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