Videos
Kharghar Commuter’s Daily Struggles With Overcrowded Trains | Commute to hell
In this video, we shadow Krishna Khadgi, a regular commuter from Kharghar, as he navigates his difficult daily routine. From overcrowded local trains to the challenge of finding an auto rickshaw during peak hours, Krishna shares the struggles commuters face in Kharghar. He talks about the overcrowded trains, poor maintenance, and the need for improved frequency on the Panvel to CSMT line. Watch to learn more about the challenges commuters endure daily.
19 February,2025 10:27 AM IST
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Varun Sardesai’s vision for Bandra East
In a crucial interview with Mid-Day, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Varun Sardesai addresses the key challenges facing the Vandre (Bandra) East constituency in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024. From the high-stakes redevelopment issues in slum areas and SRA schemes, to traffic congestion in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Sardesai outlines his plans for housing, infrastructure, and public transport improvements. He also emphasizes his commitment to tackling water supply and contamination and air pollution issues resolve the problems of people, especially for marginalized communities. As a key aide to his cousin Aaditya Thackeray, Sardesai’s candidacy is a test of the Thackeray family's influence and the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s resolve.
11 November,2024 12:23 PM IST
Mumbaikars await app date on public transport
It may be London, Paris or even Navi Mumbai or Nashik, where public transport is live tracked and passengers are updated. But Mumbai has been facing a jinx when it comes to the basics of live tracking its public transport story.
14 September,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai: Waterlogging, landslide hit Central Railway, Western Railway
Mumbai’s public transport ran intermittently on Monday due to incessant rains. BEST was affected too & the buses had to face flooded streets on six routes. Few buses had to be diverted causing inconvenience for the commuters.
20 July,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai's public transport figures rise again amid COVID-19 surge
People seemed to be paying no heed to the state’s new restrictions to control COVID-19 cases, as crowds travelling via public transport were almost back to normal on the first day of the week. As per the statistics on 19th April, suburban railway passengers reached 30 lakh and those travelling by BEST buses crossed 15 lakh, leading to panic among the authorities. Watch this video for all the details.
21 April,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Lockdown 2.0 in Mumbai: Crowds at railways, bus stops increase in the evening
The first day of the new restrictions on public transport was smooth sailing on April 15. Through railway and BEST bus services were normal and there were random checks outside railway stations, crowds were comparatively much less than every day. However, the crowd increased in the evening. Watch this video to find out more.
16 April,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai