February 6, 2026

SHARED IPT AND THE REGULATORY STRUCTURE OF STAGE AND CONTRACT CARRIAGES IN SOUTH INDIAN STATES

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, […]
January 3, 2026

Comparison of Cost of Operations in KSRTC, Private Stage Carriages, and AITP Buses

Kerala’s bus-based public transport system, which has long been regarded as the backbone of the state’s everyday mobility, has witnessed a steady decline in the past two decades—from 35,000 in the early 2000s to 12,500 in 2023. This decline, driven […]