How India moves: Pune’s roads buckle under an explosion of two-wheeler traffic
Pune's transport infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with an explosion in vehicle registrations, nearly matching the city's population. The daily commute for residents like Harish Kulkarni, an IT professional, has become a grueling experience, with travel times doubling since the pandemic. Despite switching to an electric vehicle to cut costs, Kulkarni's journey remains time-consuming, highlighting the city's broader transport challenges. Public transport initiatives, such as the Bus Rapid Transit system and bicycle-sharing schemes, have failed to gain traction, while the metro and bus services suffer from low ridership and operational inefficiencies. As Pune's roads buckle under traffic congestion, the city faces a pressing need for improved public transport solutions and infrastructure development to address rising air pollution and traffic-related fatalities. | Source: Down To Earth
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