Transport policy reflects choices about who matters in the city, how public resources are allocated, and what kind of urban future we are building. These choices are nearly always made without public deliberation, details get buried in technical documents, and they are driven by contractor interests rather than commuter needs.
We work to make transport governance more transparent and accountable through RTI requests, budget analysis, and public engagement with policy processes. We track the fine print of schemes that can make or break their accessibility, like the recent proposal to replace Delhi's simple pink ticket with a bureaucratic smart card system. We connect transport policy to broader questions of climate justice, urban development, labour rights for transport workers, and the democratic governance of cities.
Related Research & Action
Dashboard
State of Fare-Free Public Transport across India
Comprehensive tracking and comparison of welfare schemes, policy frameworks, and implementation details across Indian states.
Workshop · 2024
Citizen Assembly on Public Transport for All
Public engagement initiative where residents demanded transparent policy-making and accountability in transport planning for Delhi.