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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt to launch app-based transport service
The Maharashtra state government is currently evaluating the potential implementation of an app-based passenger vehicle service aimed at generating employment opportunities for the youth of Maharashtra. According to an official release, "the app-based rickshaw, taxi, and e-bike services for passenger transport will now not be limited to private companies. It is proposed to give one of the names, such as 'Jai Maharashtra', ' Maha-Ride ', 'Maha-Yatri', or 'Maha-Go', to this app, which will be launched in collaboration with the Transport Department ." This information was given by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik . With the final approval of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and both Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, he expressed confidence that the said government app will be operational soon. Minister Sarnaik said that "discussions have been started" with private companies, including ' Maharashtra Institute for Transport Technology ' and 'Mitra', to develop the app under this initiative. It includes all the necessary elements to maintain transparency in the system, and the app will be ready soon. Through this, special financial support will be provided to Marathi youth. To provide employment to unemployed youth, a loan will be offered at an interest rate of 10 per cent through Mumbai Bank for the purchase of vehicles, as per the release. This was assured by Mumbai Bank Chairman Praveen Darekar. He stated that, with the assistance of Mumbai Bank, financial support will be available to unemployed youth. Additionally, an 11 per cent interest refund will be provided in the form of a subsidy by Annasaheb Economic Development Corporation, Bhatke Vimukta Corporation, OBC Corporation, and MSDC. Therefore, this loan is interest-free, as per the release. Minister Sarnaik further stated that the regulations for this app are in the final stage, as per the Aggregator Guidelines of the Central Government. "Currently, private organisations are making huge profits through unauthorised apps. For this, those companies are looting drivers and passengers. Since the government has ample machinery, technology, and manpower, if it develops such an app, it will benefit not only the passengers but also the drivers." In this regard, a meeting has been organised by the concerned parties at the Ministry on August 5. MLA Praveen Darekar, a technician involved in app creation, and government officials will be present at this meeting, where the government app will receive its final form, the release stated.
Epoch Times
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Epoch Times
Sen. Cruz and Secretary Duffy to Discuss New Aviation Safety Legislation
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Transport Secretary Sean Duffy speak on new aviation safety legislation at 11:30 a.m. ET on July 29.
5 hours ago
- Business
Parcel Redelivery Rate Falling Slowly in Japan
A survey by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism found that 8.4% of parcels required redelivery. While this rate is on a downward trend, it will be difficult to meet the MLIT target of 7.5% in fiscal 2025. Twice a year, in April and October, the MLIT conducts a survey of the six major delivery companies to compile data on the quantity of parcels handled by each service center per month. There were 3.1 million parcels analyzed in the survey, of which over 260,000 were redeliveries. The redelivery rate decreased by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous survey, conducted in October 2024. It was 9.3% in urban areas (down 0.8 point), 7.9% in suburban areas (down 0.5 point), and 7.0% in rural areas (down 1.1 point). The chart below shows how the redelivery rate has changed in recent years. In 2018 and 2019, the rate hovered around 15% to 16%, but it plummeted to 8.5% in April 2020, when people refrained from going out because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the rate rose after this, it remained relatively low and is falling again, driven by the diversification of delivery methods such as the use of delivery boxes. According to the MLIT, the volume of parcel deliveries in Japan has generally been on an upward trend, with the exception of the year after the 2008 financial crisis. In fiscal 2023, 5 billion parcels were handled, which is roughly the same level as the previous year. Data Sources (Translated from Japanese. Banner photo © Pixta.)
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt to launch app-based transport service
The Maharashtra state government is currently evaluating the potential implementation of an app-based passenger vehicle service aimed at generating employment opportunities for the youth of Maharashtra. According to an official release, "the app-based rickshaw, taxi, and e-bike services for passenger transport will now not be limited to private companies. It is proposed to give one of the names, such as 'Jai Maharashtra', ' Maha-Ride ', 'Maha-Yatri', or 'Maha-Go', to this app, which will be launched in collaboration with the Transport Department ." This information was given by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik . With the final approval of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and both Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, he expressed confidence that the said government app will be operational soon. Minister Sarnaik said that "discussions have been started" with private companies, including ' Maharashtra Institute for Transport Technology ' and 'Mitra', to develop the app under this initiative. It includes all the necessary elements to maintain transparency in the system, and the app will be ready soon. Through this, special financial support will be provided to Marathi youth. To provide employment to unemployed youth, a loan will be offered at an interest rate of 10 per cent through Mumbai Bank for the purchase of vehicles, as per the release. This was assured by Mumbai Bank Chairman Praveen Darekar. He stated that, with the assistance of Mumbai Bank, financial support will be available to unemployed youth. Additionally, an 11 per cent interest refund will be provided in the form of a subsidy by Annasaheb Economic Development Corporation, Bhatke Vimukta Corporation, OBC Corporation, and MSDC. Therefore, this loan is interest-free, as per the release. Minister Sarnaik further stated that the regulations for this app are in the final stage, as per the Aggregator Guidelines of the Central Government. "Currently, private organisations are making huge profits through unauthorised apps. For this, those companies are looting drivers and passengers. Since the government has ample machinery, technology, and manpower, if it develops such an app, it will benefit not only the passengers but also the drivers." In this regard, a meeting has been organised by the concerned parties at the Ministry on August 5. MLA Praveen Darekar, a technician involved in app creation, and government officials will be present at this meeting, where the government app will receive its final form, the release stated.
CNA
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- CNA
Cable cars on Mount Faber line hit by 2-hour service disruption
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