Ateeq Shaikh

Mumbai Monorail may relaunch with a fare hike after a nine-month halt to offset costs. New fares proposed up to ₹ 70, pending government approval.

The revised alignment would require reclaiming 2,298 square metres of land—around one-third the size of a football ground—near the Mafatlal swimming pool

MMRDA has invited bids for a new ₹ 723.42-crore bridge between Thane and Airoli, aiming to ease traffic and enhance connectivity by 2030.

India, June 19 -- Thousands of commuters travelling daily between Thane and Navi Mumbai by road often find themselves stuck in long traffic snarls

The unions had raised a series of demands, including the absorption of wet-lease employees into BEST, procurement of 5,000 BEST-owned buses, fresh staff recruitment, promotions for senior employees and protection of BEST properties from sale or long-term lease.

MUMBAI, June 22 -- The 3-day BEST strike was called off on Sunday evening after state government agreed to some of the agitators' key demands.

The ceremony held on Sunday afternoon took place without any representatives from the MMRDA. Additionally, no MBMC executives, including Commissioner Radhabinod Sharma, were in attendance

Maharashtra approves restart of Mumbai Monorail services; date pending. MMRDA proposes new fare structure and extension to connect with Metro line.

Mumbai's monorail services will resume soon after a nine-month halt, following a government approval for safety improvements and fare hikes.

Mumbai's Slum Rehabilitation Authority proposes redeveloping three slum areas, potentially impacting 600,000 residents, under a new state scheme.