August 20, 2026
Unlocking Shared Mobility in Karnataka

Event Report — Consultation on Shared Mobility and Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) in Karnataka | CPPR

Unlocking Shared Mobility in Karnataka through policy reforms for shared IPT services and better first- and last-mile connectivity.
August 12, 2026
Kochi's traffic

Kochi’s Traffic Needs More Than New Roads: D Dhanuraj

Kochi's traffic highlights the need for better public transport and connectivity alongside road infrastructure development.
August 12, 2026
Strengthening Public Bus Transport

Event Report — Strengthening Public Bus Transport in Indian Cities | CPPR

Strengthening Public Bus Transport in Indian cities through fleet expansion, better connectivity, and commuter-focused service improvements.
August 3, 2026
Bus Standards

Why India’s Rigid Bus Standards Are Killing Transport Innovation

India’s cities are growing faster than their public transport systems can keep up. Private bus operators have stepped in, often with genuine intent to offer better, differentiated services, but the regulatory architecture treats innovation not as an opportunity but as […]
July 23, 2026
Shared Mobility bridge

 ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ഷെയേർഡ് മൊബിലിറ്റിക്ക് നിയമപരിഷ്‌കാരം അനിവാര്യമാകുന്നത് എന്തുകൊണ്ട്? | #UnlockSharedSavaari

 Can shared mobility bridge India’s last-mile connectivity gap? In this conversation, Chaithra Navada speaks with Shri. B. J. Antony, Former Senior Deputy Transport Commissioner, about the future of shared mobility in India and the policy reforms needed to unlock its […]
July 21, 2026
Shared mobility

Shared Mobility Services in Karaikal, Puducherry: Structural Constraints and Informal Adaptations Within the Permit Framework

Shared mobility has become an essential transport solution in Karaikal, bridging connectivity gaps where conventional public transport remains limited. This policy brief examines how informal fare-sharing autorickshaws and route-based shared services operate within Puducherry’s existing permit framework, highlighting the legal […]
July 13, 2026
Shared Mobility in India

Why Is Shared Mobility Still Treated as an Exception in India?

Every day, millions of Indians depend on shared autos, vans, jeeps, tempos, and other forms of shared transport to reach workplaces, schools, hospitals, markets, and public transport hubs. These services are so deeply embedded in daily life that most commuters […]
June 29, 2026
Kerala Public Transport

Kerala’s Mobility Challenge: D Dhanuraj on the Future of Public Transport

Kerala public transport must evolve with better connectivity, accessibility, and sustainable planning to meet changing travel needs.
June 24, 2026
Pedestrian Infrastructure

Reclaiming Footpaths for Pedestrians: D Dhanuraj in The New Indian Express

Pedestrian infrastructure in Kochi faces multiple challenges. D Dhanuraj highlights the need for safer, accessible, and well-maintained footpaths.
April 7, 2026
Shared Mobility in Tamil Nadu

Shared Mobility Services in Tamil Nadu: Regulatory Ambiguities within the Stage–Contract Carriage Framework 

Shared mobility services using small passenger vehicles (share autorickshaws) are commonly observed in urban corridors of Tamil Nadu. However, the legal framework governing these services continues to rely on the traditional contract carriage under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. While […]
February 25, 2026
Affordable, but not accessible: Karnataka’s rural transport paradox

Affordable, but not accessible: Karnataka’s rural transport paradox

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 20, 2026

Why policy makers should look at Chennai’s autorickshaws for the future of last-mile delivery

Photo Credit: CNBC-TV18 Chennai’s autorickshaws could unlock cleaner, cheaper last-mile delivery for MSMEs, easing congestion, boosting driver incomes, and plugging a critical gap ignored by big-ticket logistics infrastructure. Chennai is often called the automobile capital of India—and for good reason. […]
February 10, 2026

“Vyttila flyover: The bridge on the river of hue and cry,” D Dhanuraj of CPPR on what went wrong at Vyttila and how the chaos can still be fixed

Nearly 80% of traffic at Vyttila moves east–west. D Dhanuraj of CPPR explains why the flyover ignores this reality and how the chaos can be corrected.
February 4, 2026

D Dhanuraj of CPPR on growing concerns surrounding digital ‘master boards’ in Kochi

D Dhanuraj of CPPR raises concerns over digital ‘master boards’ in Kochi, citing pedestrian safety issues, visual clutter, and distraction to motorists.
November 20, 2025

Bengaluru’s Congested Roads could find Relief in Dual-Use Autorickshaws

Leveraging idle autorickshaw capacity could transform Bengaluru into a greener, faster, and more inclusive logistics hub. Bengaluru could reach a population of ~25 million by 2035. As a top-five FMCG market and a major e-commerce hub, the city is experiencing […]