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Not just home in Mumbai, now dabbas will also be costly

Apr 25, 2012

From 1 June, Dabbawalas plan to hike their monthly delivery charges by Rs 50 per customer. #WhatNext #Transport in Mumbai #Mumbai dabbawala
Why should Mumbaikars risk their lives every time they travel?

Apr 19, 2012

The death of three commuters on today's overcrowded railways garnered headlines but is merely another symbol of the malaise that plagues Mumbai's infrastructure that is often commented on but rarely improved. #ThatsJustWrong #Mumbai #Maharashtra #Transport in Mumbai #Bhandup
Hike in airport charges won't affect airlines: DIAL

Feb 28, 2012

DIAL official said the increase will not only help the airport operator which has registered a loss of Rs 1,300 crore since it took over the Delhi airport from the AAI in 2006, but also help the state-run airports body to earn more revenue. #New Delhi #NewsTracker #Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport #Transport in Mumbai #Emirates Singapore Airlines

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Mumbai trains are bad? Buses and roads are worse!

Apr 20, 2012

Thursday's commuter deaths demonstrated the pathetic condition of Mumbai's rail network, but the alternatives are so much worse. #ConnectTheDots #Mumbai #Navi Mumbai #Transport in Mumbai #Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation #bus services #Kurla station

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Mumbai hit by heavy rain

2013-06-17 00:51:00

The torrential downpour coursing down on the city may have eased many summer-strained nerves, but for those stuck inside - or wedged out of - public transport, it was pure misery. The volumes that poured down between June 1 and 16 this year have not only #Mumbai #India #Ajay Kumar
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Mumbai's upcoming rail network aims to ease strain on public transport system

2013-06-13 15:54:00

MUMBAI: The overtaxed public transport system in the Indian city of Mumbai will soon get some relief with the addition of the Metro rail later this year. Built at a cost of almost US$6.5 billion, it will complement the upcoming Monorail, which connects t #Mumbai
Deccan Herald
Heavy rain lashes Mumbai

2013-06-16 19:51:00

Met warns of strong wind across west coast Torrential rain battered the financial capital through Friday into Sunday leaving the transport system in disarray with rail tracks and roads flooded. The weather bureau warned community project officials and pu #Mumbai #Goa #S Sreesanth

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