MP Ravindra Waikar Pushes For ‘Water Metro Project’ To Ease Mumbai’s Traffic Crisis
November 28, 2025: Mumbai North-West MP Ravindra Waikar has urged the Maharashtra government to introduce a “Water Metro Project” in the city, citing overwhelming pressure on existing road infrastructure due to rapid population growth. Waikar highlighted that Mumbai’s eastern and western corridors—densely populated with slum clusters—have witnessed massive expansion in residents, but vital internal roads […]
Mumbai’s Rs 2-Trillion Transport Overhaul Set To Redefine Urban Mobility By 2029
November 14, 2025: Mumbai is undertaking one of its most extensive transport upgrades, with infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 2 trillion progressing toward completion by 2029. These initiatives are designed to strengthen connectivity across the city and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with an emphasis on improving last-mile access and easing the burden […]
Mumbai Metro 2A Trains Undergo Anti-Rust Repairs Following Roof Corrosion
November 13, 2025: A maintenance alert has been issued for Mumbai Metro Line 2A after corrosion was detected on the roofs of several trains, prompting the MMRC Operations & Maintenance Company Ltd. (MMMOCL) to begin anti-rust repairs. Some trains on the Dahisar to Andheri West route have developed rust within just three and a half […]
Mumbai Metro Line 2B Nears Completion, First Phase To Open By Year-End
November 10, 2025: Mumbai’s long-awaited Metro Line 2B, connecting D.N. Nagar to Mandale, is nearing completion and is expected to begin operations later this year. The 23.6-kilometre elevated corridor, featuring 20 stations, is being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 10,986 crore. Officials said the first phase, covering the Mandale–Chembur stretch, will be commissioned […]
BEST To Overhaul Mumbai’s Bus Network From November 2025 For Better Connectivity And Commuter Comfort
November 06, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking will introduce a major revamp of its city bus network from 1 November 2025, with a new route and revisions to 23 key services across Mumbai. The restructuring aims to improve connectivity, passenger convenience, and operational efficiency across major corridors. As part of the […]
Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 Carries 38.6 Lakh Commuters In October, Marks Surge In Ridership
November 03, 2025: The recently inaugurated Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, has recorded impressive ridership numbers in its first full month of operation, signalling growing commuter trust in the city’s underground metro network. According to official data, the Aqua Line carried 38,63,741 passengers between October 1 and 31, reflecting consistent […]
Citizens Slam BEST’s Depot Redevelopment Plans Amid Shrinking Bus Fleet And Service Concerns
October 30, 2025: Even as Mumbai added 150 new electric buses this week, concerns over the city’s dwindling public transport network continue to rise. The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking’s fleet now stands at 2,759 buses — a 15-year low — prompting urban mobility experts and citizens’ groups to warn that Mumbai’s public […]
Mumbai Metro-3’s ‘No-Network’ Zone Sparks Debate: Digital Detox Or Connectivity Lapse?
October 28, 2025: Mumbai’s newly operational Metro-3 line, stretching from Aarey to Cuffe Parade, has become the centre of a spirited public debate. While the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced free WiFi for commuters, the absence of mobile network coverage inside the underground corridor continues to frustrate passengers. Metro-3, the city’s first fully […]
Mumbai Metro 2030: Over 300 Km Network To Transform City Commute Within Five Years
October 28, 2025: Mumbai’s urban commute is set for a massive transformation as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) accelerates work on its 300+ km metro network. Out of the total 374 km of corridors planned, a majority are expected to be at least partly operational by 2027, bringing faster, cleaner, and more efficient […]
MMRC Partners With Cityflo To Launch Feeder Buses For Metro Line 3, Boosting Last-Mile Connectivity
October 24, 2025: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has partnered with app-based bus service provider Cityflo to launch dedicated feeder bus services for Metro Line 3 commuters, aimed at enhancing first and last-mile connectivity across Mumbai. The new service currently operates from Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Worli, connecting commuters to key commercial and residential […]