Mumbai’s first Public Transport Friday in the Bandra-Kurla Complex reduced morning vehicle counts measurably, according to traffic police data released Friday.
Employers encouraged staff to use buses and shared rides, trimming single-occupancy car trips into the financial district during the pilot.
Planners nonetheless flagged persistent last-mile gaps, noting that auto-rickshaw refusals and unreliable feeder services still strand commuters near metro stations.
Urban policy researchers said sustained mode shift requires regulatory fixes for permit quotas and app-based ride availability, not one-day awareness campaigns alone.
The municipal corporation will expand the initiative to additional Fridays if employer participation crosses a preset threshold.
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https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/bkc-first-public-transport-friday-cuts-morning-traffic-last-mile-gaps-10737323/