August 12, 2026 12:36 AM

Parliamentary Panel recommends national digital grid, passenger permit reform for bus transport

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture has recommended a comprehensive overhaul of India's bus transport system, including replacing the existing All India Tourist Permit with an All India Passenger Permit, establishing a dedicated national authority for bus terminals and creating a nationwide digital grid for bus services. The recommendations were contained in the Committee's 392nd Report, titled “Enabling Inclusive, Digital and Sustainable Bus Transport: Poli...

July 11, 2026 3:55 PM

Nitin Gadkari calls for stronger BRICS cooperation to build sustainable and future-ready transport systems

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday called for deeper cooperation among BRICS nations to develop transport systems that are sustainable, resilient, inclusive and future-ready, asserting that the grouping has the potential to shape the future of global mobility through innovation, partnership and shared responsibility. Addressing the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting under India's BRICS Chairship in Nagpur, Gadkari welcomed transport ministers, heads of ...