Mumbai

Mumbai on the West coast of India is the financial capital of India. The City has grown phenomenally over the years with several suburbs and extended suburbs being added to it. The city is bustling with over 18 million people. Add to this the growing number of immigrants and the pressure on transportation systems. The city has one of the best public transport systems, with a network of suburban railways, public bus, auto rickshaws, taxis, radio cabs. But these do not meet the growing demand for travel. The city has to grapple with traffic congestion and health hazards from air pollution. The city will have to scale up its mobility transition. 

Change Makers Policy action Mumbai Environmental Social Network (MESN) Campaigns to reduce traffic congestion   Clean Air Island Works to control air pollution The city has implemented first generation reforms and clean fuel programs are running successfully. Many projects have been proposed to upscale the public transportation system in the city and the city’s future depends on the implementation and efficiency of these initiatives. Read more...   City Facts    Air and mobility facts   Vehicle: Galloping numbers Air quality trends – Annual average levels of PM10 and NOx How people travel? Maximum people are on foot, and in public transport Congestion indicators Mumbai average journey speed (16 km/hr) with 1 car for every 1.92 m of road leading to high levels of congestion.