sustainable transport

Women's transportation needs often takes a backseat among family priorities. Along with the disproportionate load of domestic duties that they shoulder, it is extremely challenging for women to work outside the home. CAG's study found that the fare free bus scheme reduced the barriers somewhat. Full report out soon! Follow us to learn more.

Pedestrian infrastructure plays a pivotal role in enabling mobility for everyone, especially individuals with disabilities. Almost every journey commences or concludes on foot, and if the initial or final steps of that journey are inaccessible, the entire trip becomes challenging or even impossible. On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December), let's look at the ways we can design our pedestrian infrastructure to be inclusive for all.

Get ready to discover the impact of Tamil Nadu's groundbreaking fare-free public transport scheme for women, launched on International Women’s Day 2021. This initiative marked a significant step towards gender-inclusive transportation. Uncover insights on its successes and criticisms, as this study charts the path for fostering a resilient public transport system, aiming to become the preferred mode of travel for the majority.

This Sustainable Transport Day (26.11.2023), embark on a journey towards greener choices by embracing sustainable transport modes. Opting for sustainable transport means engaging in increased physical activity, reducing the risk of road crashes, and breathing cleaner air. Make your daily commute a positive force for both you and the planet.

An accessible public transportation system ensures that  everyone, irrespective of age or disability, can seamlessly and independently navigate the transportation network. Unnecessary impediments not only cause inconvenience to commuters but may also deter people from utilising public transport altogether.

The dominance of the informal sector in handling e-waste including EV batteries creates unsafe working conditions and poor logistics. Therefore, there is a need to formalise the informal sector. To achieve this, formal recycling companies can collaborate with informal sector collectors to responsibly collect batteries in an eco-friendly manner.

It is believed that about 80% of a product’s environmental impact is determined in the design stage when the choice of materials, construction and appearance are all finalised. As EVs are promoted as greener alternatives, and the manufacture of these surge, now is the time to think about and plan for the end of life of EV batteries.

Choosing public transportation as much as we can sends a clear message to policy-makers to invest more in public transport. This will bring about a multitude of advantages - broader societal benefits like less air pollution, decreased reliance on fossil fuels, together with individual gains such as increased savings and improved physical health. The heightened demand will compel the government to enhance and expand public transportation infrastructure leading to more employment opportunities and better access to mobility for all.

End of life of electric vehicle batteries must be planned adequately to minimize its negative impact on the environment. In India, the Battery Waste Management Rules of 2022 mandates Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), requiring manufacturers to ensure the collection and proper treatment of all discarded batteries for recycling or refurbishment, while prohibiting their disposal in landfills or through incineration.