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PRT plans unveiled in Mumbai 3-6-2024
The Maharashtra state government has granted approval for a 'pod taxi' project in Mumbai. An 8.8 km, 38 station route would link two rail stations in the upscale Bandra-Kurla Complex. The BKC is one of a number of business/residential districts which were created to take growth pressure off Mumbai's central business district. Aside from an estimated cost of $123 million and a 5,000 sq. m. 'depot,' no other project details are known.
The Maharashtra state government has granted approval for a 'pod taxi' project in Mumbai. An 8.8 km, 38 station route would link two rail stations in the upscale Bandra-Kurla Complex. The BKC is one of a number of business/residential districts which were created to take growth pressure off Mumbai's central business district. Aside from an estimated cost of $123 million and a 5,000 sq. m. 'depot,' no other project details are known.
• Business Insider: A feasibility study was performed. 3-6-2024
Feasibility study was begun Jan. 2021.
• Construction to take 3 years 3-6-2024
• Construction to take 3 years 3-6-2024
Yellow and gray pod taxis shown feeding rail line. -Uncredited illustration in Midday
Guideway looking awfully Ultra. -Uncredited illustration in News18
PRT evacuated 2-29-2024
The Daily Athenaeum at West Virginia University reported the PRT was evacuated following an unspecified mechanical failure between Beechurst and Engineering stations. The incident occurred Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. and lasted 5 hours, during which buses provided service. A video shows 4 vehicles stopped on the guideway, passengers on foot being guided to an exit.
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The Daily Athenaeum at West Virginia University reported the PRT was evacuated following an unspecified mechanical failure between Beechurst and Engineering stations. The incident occurred Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. and lasted 5 hours, during which buses provided service. A video shows 4 vehicles stopped on the guideway, passengers on foot being guided to an exit.
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15th Podcar City Conference held in San Jose, the fourth time in that city. Glydways and the under-study Mineta Airport Connector were featured. 12-2-2023
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