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To capture their expedition Phil, a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, sketched some of their most treasured memories, from a Russian Orthodox Mass to the Hong Kong races.

Elderly couple travels around the world, in public transport

Phil and Emma Whiting spent three weeks abroad 16 trains as they travelled through Europe, across Russia, Mongolia and eventually China.

24 Nov 2017 12:46 PM

Here's why you need to protect your ears when using public transport

Canadian researchers explain the surprising impact it has on our health

23 Nov 2017 3:38 PM

The Centre is ready to partially fund modern bus terminals to be set up by states, said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI)

Centre ready to bear 4 per cent cost of modern bus terminals: Gadkari

Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Surat bus terminals can be replicated in the entire country, the minister said.

01 Oct 2017 10:37 AM

The chief minister at the lowering of the tunnel boring machine event. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Single-ticket app comes closer to reality

The chief minister said that the underground and elevated metro lines will be unaffected if floods occur.

22 Sep 2017 2:37 AM

Metrinos, pod taxis, hyperloops may soon be a reality as Niti Aayog has given clearance for 6 transport proposals exploring new-age travel technologies.

Pod taxis, hyerloops, soon to be reality as Niti Aayog clears transport proposals

Niti Aayog has mandated that transport ministry conduct trial runs of all these technologies before launching them.

27 Jul 2017 4:11 PM

Niti Aayog policy promotes metro rail, proposes high tax on SUVs

The draft says that the policy to promote electric and hybrid vehicles needs to be supported.

28 Jun 2017 4:43 PM

Paint with pollutants

City-based Graviky Labs is repurposing pollutants into tools for art by converting the harmful emissions into ink.

15 Jun 2017 12:13 AM

The maintenance cost of the 266 buses had risen to almost Rs 30 crore per year.

Should not have bought KingLong: Experts

Activists, panelists say purchase of 266 AC buses was a big mistake as they required high maintenance.

15 Apr 2017 3:29 AM

100 new GPS-enabled buses out on Delhi streets

Delhi Transport Minister says that 450 air-conditioned and 250 non-AC buses will soon be added.

17 Feb 2017 4:54 PM

Air-conditioned interiors features touchscreen displays, and the exterior is equipped with sensors for detecting obstacles on the road.

Look Ma, no driver!

Arma will run on a single charge for half a day.

26 Dec 2016 1:00 AM

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