August 23, 2024

EP 08 | Policy Beyond Mobility | The First And Last Mile Disconnect In Public Transport In Indian Cities

In busy Indian cities, getting around can be challenging. We deal with problems like traffic congestion, pollution, and the constant struggle to find convenient transport options. The rapid growth of India’s urban population has triggered an increased demand for transport in […]
August 2, 2024

EP 07 | Policy Beyond Mobility | The Hidden Pollution: A Case of Urban Vehicular Congestion

Urban vehicular pollution has become a critical issue in the contemporary world, driven by rapid industrialization, urbanisation and the concentration of human activities in metropolitan areas. When discussing urban pollution, we tend to concentrate more on the air, sound and […]
June 21, 2024

EP 06 | Policy Beyond Mobility | Bus Rapid Transit System & Metro: A closer look at Pune’s Public Transport System

With many cities now having metro systems, there has been recent debates of the viability of metro systems specially in those cities where Bus Rapid Transit System was first implemented. The ridership in metro systems in most Indian cities are […]
May 10, 2024

EP 05 | Policy Beyond Mobility | Unveiling the Push Factor Paradigm in Public Transport

In this podcast episode, we delve into the often overlooked topic of public transportation systems and what drives individuals to use them. The speaker, LIuis, kicks off the discussion by explaining the concepts of pull and push factors in public […]
April 26, 2024

EP 04 | Policy Beyond Mobility | Addressing Safety and Security in Public Transport Through a Gendered Lens

In this episode of “Policy Beyond Mobility,” featuring Ms Sonal Shah, we delve into the critical aspect of gender-sensitive mobility, exploring how we can make transportation safer and more inclusive for women. Based on a decade of research and data, four […]
March 22, 2024

EP 03 | Policy Beyond Mobility | Are Electric Vehicles a viable alternative?

Electric vehicles (EVs) are making waves in India. The Indian government has shown a strong commitment to promoting EVs. Programmes such as the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) and the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) […]
February 23, 2024

EP 02 | Policy Beyond Mobility | Ride-Hailing: Demand for Gender Segregated Transport’ featuring Dr Vandana Vasudevan

Interest in Gender Segregated Transport (GST) in ride-hailing is evident not just in survey results but also in the increased emergence of transportation start-ups that specialise in GST around the world. Yet, GST remains heavily debated both in terms of […]
February 12, 2024

EP 01 | Policy Beyond Mobility | Advancing Public Transport System in India

In this podcast, the speaker, Ravi Gadepalli, delves into the topic of ‘Advancing Public Transport System in India.’ India’s public transport is vital for the mobility, livelihood, and recreation of a large population, particularly in congested urban areas. State governments […]