D Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), highlighted the need to improve the availability of feeder e-autos serving Kochi Metro stations. Expressing concern that several feeder e-autos remain out of service despite their potential as a non-polluting mode of transport, he pointed to Chennai Metro as an example of a system with readily available feeder autos at stations.

Dhanuraj noted that reliable feeder services could help increase Kochi Metro ridership. He also emphasised the need to address the viability challenges faced by drivers to encourage greater participation in the feeder service.

The article was published in The Hindu on October 11, 2026. Read the full article here.