The central government is planning to introduce a one-time urban transport tax on private vehicles in an effort to encourage use of public transport and discourage the use of private vehicles. According to urban transport experts mega cities have 10% of total vehicles in the country, of which 90% are private vehicles. For existing vehicles the urban transport tax will ...

Ambassador Bridge, an important international bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario in Canada to Detroit, Michigan, has installed 3M’s newly introduced 3MID6204 Multiprotocal Reader. The ID6204 can read all six tolling protocols used in North America – ISO 18000-6C, ISO 18000-6B, ISO10374, CalTrans Title-21, ASTMv6 and PS111 (IAG). This ensures seamless operations with tags of any type used on customer vehicles. The ...

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has introduced a 14.5 metre long Volvo multi-axle air-conditioned bus, the longest in the country. The Volvo 9400PX is built on the new light-weight Volvo PX platform, which provides better ability to tackle steeper grades, and also has better acceleration, enhanced stability & larger luggage space. The bus has been initially been launched ...

The Brhanmumbai Municipal Corporation has submitted a proposal to implement Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) on a pilot basis on the Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road. The BRTS will run on the service road of the Link Road, acting as a separate route for public transport. The service road will be widened and improved using cement and concrete for the BRTS implementation. ...

Australia based crash barrier manufacturer Ingal Civil Products has developed a new steel guardrail barrier Ezy-Guard that provides improved safety for motorists. An Ezy-Carriage secures the w-beam rails to the posts and avoids the need for blocking pieces and rail stiffening plates. This results in smoother containment and redirection of vehicles during crashes and a soft ride-down for vehicle occupants. ...

Hindalco Industries Limited is set to invest about Rs. 10,000 cr in its greenfield as well as brownfield projects. It is setting up an automotive sheet finishing plant in China while it will also be expanding its plants in Brazil, China and the US. Novelis Inc, a subsidiary of Hindalco, has made significant investments in recycling facilities in South America ...

The Union government is planning to introduce metro rail transport in 19 cities with a population of over two million. Detailed project reports (DPRs) have been prepared for twelve cities while they are being prepared for the remaining seven cities. The Centre would also provide support for Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) projects in 11 cities with a network of more ...

Larsen & Toubro, the concessionaire for the elevated Hyderabad Metro Rail project has awarded South Korean company Hyundai Rotem the contract to supply engines and train sets for the metro rail. Hyundai Rotem will supply the rolling stocks nine months before each stage of the project is commissioned. Besides this, the tenders received for the supply of signalling and train ...

The Ahmedabad BRTS is getting articulated buses for its fleet. The 18-metre long buses will be able to seat 130 passengers and will cost about Rs.1.2 crore each. A special 11-member committee on ‘Urban Bus’ of the Urban Development Ministry will provide detailed specifications needed for the buses. Two firms, Corona Bus and Chartered bus had initially responded to the ...

The Punjab government is planning to build service lanes along all state and national highways in the state. The service lanes would ensure that nobody has direct access to the highways and thus ensure additional security. All major cities of the state will be linked by four-lane and six-lane roads. The government has also directed the Punjab PWD to ensure ...