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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Bengaluru adopts GTFS data format, paving way for seamless multimodal transit with ‘Namma Transit' launch
In a significant step towards transforming Bengaluru's public transport ecosystem, the city has formally adopted the General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) through the India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX) platform. The move is significant, as it lays the digital groundwork for seamless integration across metro, bus, and last-mile services. Marking this shift, Namma Yatri launched 'Namma Transit' on Friday, a new feature within its app designed to unify bus, metro and first- and last-mile services into a single, guided journey. With real-time multimodal navigation, the feature informs users which metro station to head to, which platform and gate to use, and how to connect with autos or cabs – all in one app. 'Currently, the feature is open to only select users. In the coming days, the feature can be accessed by all of them,' said Shan M S, Chief Operating Officer, Namma Yatri. At the core of this transformation is GTFS, an open data format for public transit schedules and real-time updates, used globally in over 6,000 cities. GTFS data allows journey planners like Namma Yatri and Tummoc to combine schedules, live vehicle locations, and route maps from multiple operators into one accessible interface. For commuters, this means they can now check when the next bus or train is arriving, whether it aligns with their travel needs, and even plan onward connections with autos – all in real time. The availability of this data facilitates smarter trip planning, faster commutes, and improved last-mile accessibility. The adoption of GTFS was enabled through collaboration among public agencies and private innovators. The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) IT team standardised and streamed real-time data from over 6,000 buses, sending updates every 10 seconds – a complex task that required months of technical effort and coordination. The initiative also stems from the #EnRoute Innovation Challenge, supported by World Resources Institute (WRI) India, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, and Villgro, which brought together service providers like Namma Yatri and Tummoc to develop commuter-centric, interoperable solutions. 'When commuters can easily find cost-effective, fast, and reliable transport options, the dependence on personal vehicles reduces. Knowing exactly which bus to take, how far it is, and whether last-mile options are available – even during a rainy evening – makes public transport a dependable option,' added Shan.
Mint
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Mint
Juspay-backed Namma Yatri's new feature to promote public transport
Bengaluru: Open mobility platform Namma Yatri, backed by fintech firms Juspay, Google, and Blume Ventures, has launched a new feature to promote public transport and reduce traffic congestion in the city. The new feature, Namma Transit, will help users check the best available routes from origin to destination and choose shorter and more cost-effective journeys. The ride-hailing firm will look to monetise the service as it scales, chief growth officer Shan M.S. told Mint on the sidelines of the launch event on Friday. 'It has to be sustainable. There are many monetisation models to consider, and we will evaluate them based on how the service scales. Right now, the idea is to reduce the number of private vehicles on the road.' The new feature will offer real-time information on which metro station to head to, which platform and gate to use, and when to switch modes. This is similar to details available on Google Maps, but more personalized for Indian road routes and metro timings. Namma Transit is not expected to hurt Namma Yatri's core business model of cab and auto-hailing, as the initial stages of the rollout will incentivise auto drivers to accept rides to and from metro stations. 'First-mile and last-mile transport will become the core of all auto rides. Drivers loyal to metro rides will get the benefit of more rides,' Shan said. The company envisions city development through a 70% public transport share, a 50% reduction in commute time and emissions, and improved first/last mile access, it said. Through its no-commission model for auto and cab drivers, it has completed over 1 lakh rides to date. Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad stand out among the top cities. In July last year, Namma Yatri secured ₹ 92 crore ($11 million) in a pre-series A funding round led by early-stage investors such as Blume Ventures and Antler. The round gave the company a post-money valuation of $55 million. Google also participated. In an interview with Mint, the company had said it plans to strengthen its presence in more than 15 tier-2 cities in south India, such as Mangalore, Kottayam, Madurai and Salem, among others, over the next few months, Shan had added. He explained that venturing beyond metro cities will be a natural progression for the mobility company.
The Star
17-07-2025
- The Star
Store supervisor claims he was abducted, beaten in Johor Baru
JOHOR BARU: A store supervisor who works in Singapore has claimed that he was abducted by a group of men and beaten up at a children's playground here. The man, in his 30s, known only as Daniel, said the incident occurred at Taman Gunung Emas, Ulu Tiram, around 10 pm on Tuesday (July 15), shortly after he returned from across the Causeway. 'I had just finished work and decided to stop by my aunt's house when a group of at least 30 men surrounded me. 'They grabbed me and pushed me into a nearby parked car before taking me to a playground where they hit me with helmets, as well as kicking and punching me,' he said when interviewed. 'Thankfully, there were several policemen at a restaurant nearby, and they came to my rescue a few minutes later, but most of the group had managed to escape,' he added. The victim said he ended up with a fractured jaw and ribs as well as injuries to his back and head, and is being treated at a hospital here. The victim's elder brother, who only wanted to be known as Shan, said they grew up in the same housing area and knew some of those in the group. He suspects that the group of men was actually waiting outside his aunt's house for their cousin, her son, but ended up attacking Daniel instead. Shan added that their cousin had previously gotten into a verbal argument with some of the men in the group. 'We are now living in fear as the group knows where we stay and work,' he said, adding that he accompanied his brother to lodge a police report a few hours after the incident. Meanwhile, Seri Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Sohaimi Ishak confirmed the report and said the investigation was ongoing under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting. 'A 25-year-old man has been arrested so far, and we are still looking for those involved,' he added.
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
Ian Ziering, Tori Spelling, and more remember Shannen Doherty 1 year after her death
A year after Shannen Doherty's death, her former "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" co-stars, including Tori Spelling and Ian Ziering, shared heartfelt tributes to the late actress. Doherty, who died at age 53 on July 13, 2024, after years of battling cancer, was remembered for her fierce spirit and impactful legacy. In an emotional Instagram post Sunday, Spelling wrote a lengthy note reflecting on her grief and the lessons Doherty taught her. "It's been a year," she wrote in the caption. "Grief is weird. It presents itself in different ways and at different times but never fades. Just like your memory. In fact, it burns epically in my soul more and more as the days pass." "You always told me to stop apologizing for myself. To stop playing small. To stop trying to be palatable when I was born to be powerful," she continued. "You taught me to turn my power on and let it shine. Some people will sit in the uncomfortableness of the brightness while others will be empowered by my flame." Spelling wrote that she has honored Doherty since her death by embracing her own power, speaking her truth, being vulnerable and more. "For me, your legacy lives on in my aura. In the space I now try to take up unapologetically. This isn't closure. This is continuation," she wrote. She concluded, "And I promise -- the torch you passed is lit… I love you forever Shan xo stay wild. stay rebellious. your power is your cause." Ziering, who starred alongside Doherty on "Beverly Hills, 90210," also posted a tribute to Instagram on Sunday, recalling how he once believed Doherty would triumph over cancer. "When I first heard she was sick, we had nearly a decade more with her. And even then, most of the updates sounded less like 'Shannen's fighting cancer' and more like 'cancer picked the wrong woman.' That was her way -- strong, defiant, take-no-prisoners tough," he wrote in the caption. "Every time I saw her during those years, she was still Shan -- fierce, funny, full of life. That's why her passing hit me like a freight train. I was shocked. I truly believed she was going to pull off one more miracle." Ziering said he chose not to post when she died, noting that "grief isn't a performance. It's personal." "I miss Shannen. We clashed now and then in the early years of 90210 -- two strong personalities will do that -- but we always had respect," he recalled. "I was the wisecracking comic relief; she was the beautiful chaos, the after-hours headline, the girl who could trash a hotel room and make the tabloids love her for it. (Stop laughing, Shan. You know it's true.)" He went on to reminisce about the memories they had together as they got older, including their time at a Chippendales show in Vegas, adding, "It was one of those nights that stays with you." "So, my dear Shannen -- I think of you often. Your grit. Your fire. Your kind heart that so few really got to see. I still carry all of it with me," he wrote. "Rest easy, Shan. ❤️." Doherty's fellow WB star Sarah Michelle Gellar -- both "Charmed" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" aired on the network at the same time in the late '90s and early 2000s -- also shared an Instagram post Sunday, paying tribute to Doherty. Set to Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again," the post featured a montage of photos of Gellar and Doherty over the years, including snapshots of them hugging, horseback riding and baking pies. She captioned the post with a simple broken heart emoji. Former "Charmed" star Holly Marie Combs also posted a tribute to Doherty on Instagram. "It's been a year but it's been a minute for me," she captioned the post, which featured a carousel of photos of the two actresses together over the years.
New York Times
08-07-2025
- New York Times
Two Brothers Come Face to Face in a Ruinous Civil War
The soldier was hungry and strung out on meth. Rebel fighters were attacking his base, just as a military helicopter had dropped food and ammunition for his battalion. After one package landed outside the garrison walls, he was ordered to go retrieve it. However, the rebels got there first and seized the soldier, Cpl. Thein Htay Aung of the Myanmar Army, and four others with him, along with rice, instant noodles, cigarettes and bullets. Their hands tied, the prisoners were marched to the rebel camp. The corporal expected the worst. Instead, he was shocked to see his little brother standing among the rebels. 'I thought they were going to kill me right there on the road,' Thein, 38, said after his capture in February. 'But when I saw my younger brother, I felt a huge sense of relief. I suddenly felt so happy, because I wasn't going to die after all.' In a video of the brothers taken that day, the corporal's hands are still tied, and he appears dazed by his sudden change in circumstances. His brother, Ko Tike Moung, 30, a rebel fighter, drapes his arm over him and beams with joy. He does the talking. 'Meeting like this makes me happy but also sad,' he said. 'Still, it's fortunate that we're both alive and we can talk to each other like this.' Myanmar has extraordinary ethnic diversity Kachin Naga Monewon Kokang Ta'ang Wa Danu Chin Shan state Shan Rohingya Inn Pa-O Lahu Kayan Karenni Rakhine Karen Mon Bamar (majority) No data Naga Kachin Monewon Kokang Ta'ang Wa Danu Chin Shan state Inn Shan Pa-O Lahu Rohingya Kayan Karenni Rakhine Karen Mon Bamar (majority) No data Note: The Karenni are also known as the Kayah, the Karen as the Kayin, the Rakhine as the Arakan, and the Ta'ang as the Palaung. Source: General Administration Department, Myanmar By The New York Times Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
