July 17, 2026
Bus Transport

Why is Bus Transport Still Stuck in the Era of Nationalisation?

Travel across Indian cities today, and a stark contrast is impossible to miss. Booking a cab takes seconds, mobile data is among the cheapest in the world, and banking is a screen-tap away. But step onto a city bus, and […]
July 16, 2026
Rethinking Bus Transport Reform

Rethinking Bus Transport Reform in India

Rethinking Bus Transport Reform in India: Nikhil Ali examines why India's bus sector needs regulatory reforms and greater private participation.
May 22, 2026
Kerala’s public transport debate

Public Interest and the Vortex of Bus Route Nationalisation

The phrase “public interest” is one of the most frequently invoked justifications in transport policy and perhaps one of the least clearly defined. Under Section 99 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (and the earlier Section 68C of the Motor […]