13 Feb 2024
The new centre is specifically tailored to cater to the technology and digital transformation priorities of key automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It will house over 1000 engineers, designers and technology specialists, and advanced labs to spearhead collaborative initiatives in engineering R&D across Software Defined Vehicles, Connected Services, Autonomous Technologies, Electrification, Mechatronics, and Design, the company said.
10 Feb 2024
Pune-based Ride-hailing startup GREL has introduced an all electric cab service in the city. The company plans to expand its fleet, establish additional hubs, and offer unique features through its app. GREL aims to contribute to the EV revolution in India while providing reliable and fair transportation for customers. The company also intends to establish four additional hubs within the city.
06 Feb 2024
London has been identified as the slowest city for driving during rush hour in 2023, with an average speed of 14 kmph, according to the TomTom Traffic Index. Bengaluru and Pune in India ranked among the world's top 10 worst traffic-hit cities. Bengaluru, known as the IT capital of India, secured the second spot for the most congested city globally. Delhi and Mumbai also faced traffic challenges. The global trend showed a decrease in average speed in many cities, emphasizing the need for measures to address urban traffic issues and their impact on travel efficiency and environmental sustainability.
18 Jan 2024
LOGOS Chakan Logistics Estate is being acquired within the LOGOS India Logistics Venture, anchored by Ivanhoe Cambridge, which has a USD 400 million commitment to develop and own high-quality, modern industrial and logistics facilities in key Indian markets. LOGOS, part of the ESR Group, is a logistics specialist with operations across 10 countries in Asia Pacific.
13 Jan 2024
Union Minister Gadkari today revealed that the petroleum minister has accepted his demand for opening ethanol pumps. He further revealed that the Indian Oil is planning to start 300 ethanol pumps across the country.
27 Dec 2023
EKA Mobility, which commissioned a production unit in Pune earlier this year, plans to scale up production capacity to roll out 5000 electric buses and 6000 light commercial vehicles per annum in the first phase. This would be further increased to produce 12,000 electric buses and commercial vehicles each in the medium term, as per market demand.
12 Dec 2023
The Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO), in consultation with cab associations and other stakeholders, will send a proposal on Tuesday to the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) to fix the fare of air-conditioned cabs in both cities to INR 39 for the first 1.5km and INR 26 for every subsequent km of travel. The RTA is headed by the district collector.
30 Nov 2023
The Pune Municipal Corporation had proposed the installation of 86 such charging stations to promote the use of EVs. Around 1,50,000 e-vehicles are registered across Maharashtra.
18 Sep 2023
India's Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has inaugurated the Command and Control Center of Bharat NCAP in Pune. The center will administer star ratings for cars tested under the BNCAP Vehicle Safety Regime. The test protocol will assess cars on child occupant protection, adult occupant protection, and safety assist technologies.
23 Aug 2023
“Teams are moving from place to place, checking the spots which really need bus shelters. Based on the results, tenders for setting up more shelters will be floated in the next couple of months. The tender requirement for this plan will be similar to the one earlier so that it finds takers,” the official said. “For over three years, we are waiting for bus shelters and despite all claims, the PMPML has failed to deliver on its promise. Until the new shelters start coming up, we don’t want to expect much from the transport body,” Haider Shaikh, a resident of Camp, said.
22 Aug 2023
Two distinct variants of e-rickshaws have been identified: the L5M model, which operates on electric power, and a compact version. These vehicles demonstrate relatively lower speeds. The L5M model holds the potential to function as a Metro feeder service without necessitating explicit permission.
18 Aug 2023
The number of vehicles with special BH (Bharat) registration number series has recorded a massive jump in Pune, after a pretty slow start in 2021.
05 Aug 2023
“The Regional Transport Authority , headed by the collector, can earmark some stands from where to-and- from destinations can be fixed for autorickshaw drivers for the ‘share’ services,” said Keshav Kshirsagar, president of Baghtoy Rickshawala, a autorickshaw union.
03 Aug 2023
The company’s India arm, Tesla India Motor & Energy, has leased the office spread over 5,850 sq ft in a coworking center on the first floor of one of the towers in Panchshil Business Park.
26 Jul 2023
Pune RTO plans workshops for heavy vehicle drivers to promote safe driving practices. Medical exams, lectures, and presentations on safe driving and traffic norms to be conducted in response to recent accidents. Authorities hope for positive impact on highway safety.
24 Jul 2023
MSRTC officials said they were not seeing a lot of Mumbai-bound travellers. "The frequency of Mumbai-bound buses has been increased, but there are less passengers now. People are unwilling to travel because of rainfall. Only those with urgent travel needs are opting to travel," Kailas Patil, the divisional controller, Pune MSRTC, told TOI.
17 Jul 2023
The Highway Traffic Management System for the accident prone Pune-Mumbai Expressway is finally set to become operational from September, officials with the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation said.
14 Jul 2023
Transporters with sleeper-coach buses have said their business has seen a drastic drop across the state after the Buldhana bus accident.
07 Jul 2023
Sona Comstar started manufacturing differential assemblies at its Gurgaon plant in 2008, extended production to the Pune plant in 2014, and commenced production at the state-of-the-art plant in Manesar in 2019. The company crossed the production mark of 1 million differential assemblies in 2017, 2 million in 2020, and 5 million within three years, the company said.
03 Jul 2023
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) Nashik division reintroduced the ‘Volvo’ bus service between Nashik and Pune on Saturday.