Pod-estrian Revolution— Thane Trials Sci-Fi Taxis to Unclog Roads!

Thane is going to change the way one travels in a city with the launch of an automated pod taxi scheme on an experimental basis. The pilot phase will cover a distance between Bhayander Pada Metro Station and Vihang Hills Circle, with an aim to minimize traffic jams in the city. The scheme was launch...

Thane is going to change the way one travels in a city with the launch of an automated pod taxi scheme on an experimental basis. The pilot phase will cover a distance between Bhayander Pada Metro Station and Vihang Hills Circle, with an aim to minimize traffic jams in the city. The scheme was launched by Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and has battery-driven electric pods operating on elevated roads at a speed of 60-70 km/h. Each pod can accommodate up to 20 passengers and includes advanced safety features like collision avoidance technology and a 25-meter following distance. The project, developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, is designed for round-the-clock operation and can transport over 15,000 passengers per hour in each direction. This upcoming project is bound to enhance last-mile connectivity and provide a green mode of transport for Thane commuters. Source: Mid-Day, Devdiscourse, Free Press Journal