TECHNOLOGY
Bengaluru to debut driverless trains: All you need to know
Every morning, the train will 'wake-up’ to a command from the Operations Control Centre (OCC). This will activate the interior lights and start the engine. Following this, an automatic self-check will ensure the technical fitness of the train. It will then proceed through automated washing plants for cleaning before moving to the platforms. At night, the train will enter a 'sleep mode'.
TECHNOLOGY
In a first, Bengaluru Metro will use AI to monitor tracks
Two driverless trains on the Yellow Line, which runs from RV Road to Bommasandra, will be equipped with AI-based cameras and track monitoring system.
TECHNOLOGY
Why Wednesdays and Thursdays are the most congested in Bengaluru
Bengaluru Traffic Police, which has a calendar of Indian holidays for traffic planning, is considering incorporating a schedule for US holidays too.
TECHNOLOGY
MC Interview: Bengaluru's techie-turned-traffic chief bets on AI to ease congestion
About 50% of traffic signals in Bengaluru will be upgraded to an adaptive system in 6-8 months, and that will be a game changer in terms of improving the speed and efficiency of traffic movement, says Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), MN Anucheth.
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Byju’s asked by Karnataka labour department to settle dues of former employees
The notice from the labour department is the latest in a string of challenges that the troubled edtech firm is facing
TECHNOLOGY
Good news for Rapido, Ola, Uber as govt set to legalise bike taxis
According to a notification from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, all states/UTs are advised to accept and process applications for contract carriage permits for motorcycles by the provisions of the MV Act and the rules.
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MC Impact: Bengaluru cab driver arrested for scamming airport passengers with fake fare screenshot
Police officials said Bharath Gowda, the 32-year-old cab driver, scammed passengers by displaying a fake screenshot that showed a fare of Rs 5,194
TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka tops in number of public charging stations for EVs in India: Govt data
Across the country, there are 16,271 operational public charging stations. Of this, the private sector has established 11,277.
TECHNOLOGY
MC Impact: Bengaluru police registers FIR against cab driver who scammed airport passengers using a fake screenshot
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) police have filed an FIR against cab driver Bharath Gowda following a complaint lodged by a passenger on February 13.
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Only 3,000 gig workers have registered for insurance scheme so far: Karnataka labour department
The Karnataka labour department said getting information from aggregators is proving to be a huge challenge as they are not willing to share their worker database
TECHNOLOGY
Union govt likely to approve two Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 corridors before Lok Sabha polls
The approval of the network along ORR West and Magadi Road is expected to reduce traffic congestion and boost the real estate sector.
TECHNOLOGY
Bengaluru trials Japanese traffic signal technology to reduce congestion
The new signaling system will soon be rolled out at 28 major junctions, and will enable signals to change automatically based on the density of vehicles at each junction
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MC Investigation: How a Bengaluru cab driver used a fake fare screenshot to scam airport passengers
An app-based cab driver charged passengers five times the normal fare to drop them in the city 40 km away, pocketing a cool Rs 5,000-plus each time.
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Will cab aggregators implement Karnataka government's new fare structure? Stakeholders divided
Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy told Moneycontrol that the government will implement it, but it is still unclear how it will ensure the app-based cab aggregators follow the revised fare structure.
TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka government revises cab fares, including Ola & Uber
Transport department has announced a uniform fare structure for all cabs, including those operated by Ola and Uber, by categorising vehicles into three classes based on the cost of the vehicle.
TECHNOLOGY
ONDC looks to woo Metro rail operators, enable end-to-end digital booking for all urban commute
Chennai Metro Rail Limited likely to debut on ONDC on February 2, with Kochi Metro following the next month. Bengaluru Metro has recently invited tenders for the integration of QR code mobile ticketing and card recharge with ONDC and the Bharat Bill Payment System platform.
TECHNOLOGY
Bengaluru adopts QR code system for emergency situations, offering information on nearest police stations
In Bengaluru, QR code posters have been strategically placed in prominent locations, including parks, bus stands, and Metro stations. These QR codes facilitate easy identification of the jurisdiction of each police station. The initiative is integrated with Google Maps, enabling users to determine the location of the nearest police station.
TECHNOLOGY
MC Interview: Completing Metro rail work on Bengaluru's tech corridor Outer Ring Road top priority, says BMRCL MD
Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd’s new MD Maheshwar Rao M said land acquisition issues for Metro corridors where work is ongoing have been resolved. The focus will be on improving coordination with multiple agencies and expediting the work, he said.
TECHNOLOGY
First driverless train for Bengaluru's Electronics City Metro shipped from China
The 19-km Yellow Line, connecting the tech hub of Electronics City to RV Road in South Bengaluru, is expected to be operational by September 2024.
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Bengaluru's QR code metro ticketing system surpasses 25 lakh monthly users within a year of launch
Picking up pace steadily since its launch in November 2022, now around 15% of Bengaluru Metro users now opt for QR code ticketing.
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Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysuru high-speed rail project likely to be a game-changer
The 435 km high-speed rail is expected to reduce travel time between Mysuru and the two Southern state capitals and will have nine stations along the route.
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Southern states bet on WEF Davos meet for investments, global ties
The Karnataka and Telangana delegations will be led by their chief ministers, while the Tamil Nadu contingent will be headed by the industries minister.
TECHNOLOGY
If Tesla is looking to invest in a progressive state, TN is the answer: TRB Rajaa
Rajaa said he wants to see 70% of investment promises made at GIM being converted into actual investments.
BUSINESS
TN GIM 2024: Tamil Nadu pulls all stops to woo investors ahead of Vibrant Gujarat meet
Amidst reports of Tesla considering to set up a manufacturing plant in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu has successfully drawn $2 billion investment from Vietnam's VinFast Auto for an integrated EV facility.
