Articles
February 25, 2026
Photo Credit: Deccan Herald Karnataka has improved transport affordability through subsidies and schemes, yet reliable access remains uneven in rural areas. Using insights from Melukote, this article examines how limited services, regulatory barriers, and weak last-mile connectivity continue to restrict […]
February 11, 2026
Rural India is home to nearly two-thirds of the country’s population, yet access to affordable and reliable public transport remains severely constrained. Over the past decade, large-scale investments under schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana have significantly […]
February 6, 2026
Shared Intermediate Public Transport (Shared IPT) systems such as share autos, e-rickshaws, and small motor cabs have emerged across India as a market-driven response to gaps in formal public transport, particularly in peri-urban and low-density areas. Despite performing stage-like functions, […]