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Hindustan Times
28-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Maharashtra plans to launch app-based auto, taxi, and E-Bike services soon: Transport Minister
Mumbai: In a major initiative to create employment opportunities for youth, the Maharashtra government is planning to launch its own app-based transport service. Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and state Minister of Transport Pratap Sarnaik during the inspection of the IT security system in the Smart Bus operated by the ST Corporation between Thane and Nagpur, in Thane on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (Anil Shinde) The new service, which will include app-based autorickshaws, taxis, and e-bikes, will no longer be confined to private companies. The government-run app is likely to be named Jai Maharashtra, Maha-Ride, Maha-Yatri, or Maha-Go, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Monday. He added that the final launch of the government app will take place after approval from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. Sarnaik further stated, "To develop the app, discussions are underway with the Maharashtra Institute for Transport Technology and MITRA, along with private firms. The app will include all necessary provisions to maintain transparency and will be developed soon." Under this initiative, special financial assistance will be provided to youth. Mumbai Bank will offer vehicle loans to unemployed youth at an interest rate of just 10 per cent. Mumbai Bank Chairman Praveen Darekar assured that this initiative will enable financial aid to reach deserving candidates. Additionally, government corporations such as Annasaheb Economic Development Corporation, Vimukta Jati Corporation, OBC Corporation, and MSDC will provide an 11 per cent interest subsidy, making the loan effectively interest-free. Minister Sarnaik also mentioned that the app's policy framework is in the final stage, in line with the Central Government's Aggregator Guidelines. He criticised private companies for exploiting both drivers and passengers through unauthorised apps. "With sufficient infrastructure, technology, and manpower, the government's app will benefit both passengers and drivers," he emphasised. A final review meeting on the app is scheduled for August 5 at Mantralaya, with MLA Praveen Darekar, technical experts, and government officials expected to attend.
Borneo Post
03-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Miri Smart Bus tour showcases tourism potential, community concerns in Senadin
Ariffin (standing, second right) and MCC Tourism Development Committee members ride on the Smart Bus to Senadin. MIRI (July 3): In a proactive move to boost local tourism and promote smart mobility, Miri Deputy Mayor Ariffin Mohamad led the Miri City Council (MCC) Tourism Development Committee on an exploratory ride aboard the city's Smart Bus to Senadin on Tuesday. The initiative, dubbed the 'Exciting Trip with Smart Buses', is part of MCC's broader commitment to developing sustainable and community-focused tourism under the Miri Smart City programme. The journey provided the committee with an opportunity to assess on-the-ground issues affecting residents, including clogged drains and garbage accumulation, while simultaneously identifying tourism potential within the Senadin area. The group boarded the Smart Bus from the city centre and travelled to northern Senadin, making observations on infrastructure and areas in need of improvement. On the return trip, the delegation visited the Miri Visitors Information Centre located next to the city bus terminal. A key highlight of the visit was a discussion with officials from the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), focusing on strengthening collaboration to promote rural tourism and improve service quality across Miri's lesser-known destinations. 'The MCC Tourism Development Committee will compile a detailed report based on this visit, with actionable recommendations to support tourism development in Miri,' said Ariffin. He added that the initiative complements similar site visits conducted previously, including one to the Pujut area, as part of ongoing efforts to evaluate local environmental and tourism potential. The programme is also part of the Miri City Bus Joy Ride campaign, an initiative spearheaded by MCC's Tourism Development Standing Committee to encourage the use of public transport equipped with smart technologies. The Smart Bus route, which spans from Pelita Tunku to Senadin and back, takes approximately one hour for a round trip and features several convenient stops for the public. Residents are encouraged to embrace this modern mode of travel and explore Miri's growing range of smart services by downloading the Sarawak Smart City App, available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The initiative reinforces Miri's ambition to become a leading smart city in Sarawak, integrating technology, sustainability, and community well-being into everyday urban life while revitalising its tourism economy. Ariffin Mohamad lead miri Senadin smart bus tourism
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Business Standard
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
IntrCity SmartBus eyes Rs 1K cr turnover after posting strong FY25 growth
Targets to serve 1 million monthly travellers by 2027 and expand the network with 500 new SmartBus to join the fleet in the next 2 years Peerzada Abrar Bengaluru Listen to This Article IntrCity SmartBus, a tech-enabled inter-city bus network platform, said that it has closed FY25 with 70 per cent year-on-year revenue growth and marked its second consecutive profitable year. Adjusted Ebitda (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation) profit has grown ten times year-on-year. With this strong momentum and a proven product-market fit, IntrCity SmartBus said it now aims to hit Rs 1,000 crore in annual revenues by 2027. This will include the induction of 500 more SmartBus vehicles, including washroom-equipped buses, and servicing close to one million travellers every month. This growth has been fuelled by strong and growing demand
