OUTSTATION TRAVELLERS
Air India ties up with Delhi Metro, DIAL to facilitate check-in for international passengers
Air India on Tuesday said it has partnered with Delhi Metro and Delhi airport to facilitate check-in for international air passengers at two metro stations in Delhi. The check-in and baggage drop facility at the Delhi airport allows passengers to check in their baggage at the metro station, giving the outstation travellers the option to explore the city baggage-free.
Gujarat: 1 killed, 3 injured in stampede at Surat railway station
A stampede occurred at Surat railway station in Gujarat, killing one and injuring three others. The incident occurred due to a large crowd of passengers boarding a train for their native places. The incident occurred during the festive season when special trains are run to accommodate outstation passengers.
M&M maternity leave to cover adoption, surrogacy
The new maternity benefits policy - amongst the first such initiatives in the manufacturing industry - also provides 6 months of flexi work option and 24 months of hybrid work option to all new mothers, with approval from the line manager, at the end of the 26-week mandated maternity leave.
How upstarts are challenging the dominance of ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber
The new players, including Rapido, Blu Smart, Drife, and Shoffr, are gaining traction by offering attractive packages for drivers, lower prices, more convenient booking options, and advanced features such as AI and blockchain-based business models. The traditional players like Ola and Uber have also bounced back from the pandemic decline and are adopting customer-friendly features to compete with the new entrants.
Electric cab aggregators on expansion, hiring spree
Evera, an EV cab aggregator that currently operates in the National Capital Region, plans to expand its fleet of electric cabs about ten times by the end of 2023, from 238 now to around 2,200 vehicles. It has partnered with Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD for 100 units of the all-new e6 vehicles, cofounder and chief executive Nimish Trivedi said.
Work on remaining two Metro lines in Pune likely to be completed by October-December
Once completed, the metro's total operational length will increase to 33km from 24km. These extensions will improve connectivity and increase convenience for commuters in the area. MahaMetro authorities say the Ramwadi stretch is elevated and the Civil Court-Swargate section is underground. The subway station is expected to enhance accessibility for outstation travelers.
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Dilkhush Kumar — Bihar's rickshaw puller who 'hires' IIT, IIMs grads in his startup
Once a rickshaw puller, Dilkush Kumar has changed the way Bihar looked at entrepreneurs with his app Rodbez.
Maharashtra border row: Karnataka govt fixes around Rs 60 lakh as fee per day for legal team fighting case in SC
As per the January 18 order, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi will be paid Rs 22 lakh per day for appearing before the apex court and Rs 5.5 lakh per day for conference and other works. Another lawyer Shyam Divan will be paid Rs six lakh a day for appearing before the court, Rs 1.5 lakh per day for preparation of the case and other works and Rs 10 lakh for outstation visits per day. The government will bear the expenses on hotel facilities and business class air travel.
Air India urination case: 2 crew members to join probe today
"Since the two crew members onboard the Air India flight on November 26 were outstation, they could not join the probe today. So, we have called them tomorrow to get their statements recorded in connection with the incident," a senior police officer said on Monday.
DU opening: Calls for online classes among final-year UG, PG students grow louder
DU colleges are set to reopen and resume offline classes from February 17. Some colleges will be holding classes for the first-year students in hybrid format, while second and third year students will have to attend classes in person.
Increase in passenger rush for outstation trains from Mumbai
The sources said though the rush on outstation trains has gone up since the state government announced fresh COVID- 19 curbs earlier this month, the weekend saw a steady flow of passengers on long-distance trains originating from different stations in the metropolis.
Autos and cab rentals rev up ride-hailing apps
The recovery in these niche categories has however been hyperlocal with Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Kolkata performing better than Bengaluru and Hyderabad, analysts said.
Tailored tourism: With COVID-19 changing the landscape, travellers keep trips short and safe
As airlines and hospitality sector welcome guests back, increased focus on health, safety and hygiene is leading to more personalised and customised travel. Self-drive holidays, car rentals and workations will remain popular among travellers.
Up & Away: Domestic travel picking up, sustainable holidays order of the day
As people begin to gradually venture out, there has been a rise in searches for short-term holidays.
When will travellers return? Decimated by Covid-19, travel and hospitality recovery will be a long stretch
The travel industry is bracing itself for the new changes that will have to be factored in post lockdown.
'Big rise' in Maharashtra coronavirus cases, avoid travel: Rajesh Tope
Talking to reporters, Tope said the number of coronavirus positive patients in the state has increased to 63 with 11 new cases. "Of the 11, eight have travel history abroad and three came in contact with the affected persons," he said, adding that 10 cases are in Mumbai, while one is in Pune.
30 outstation trains cancelled till April 1 amid coronavirus outbreak
The Central Railway has cancelled 30 more outstation trains till April 1 ,mainly due to low occupancy, as people have been advised to avoid non-essential travel during the coronavirus pandemic, a Central Railway spokesperson said.
Gozo Cabs raises funding from Silicon Valley investors
Gozo Cabs has aggregated over 25,000 cabs on its tech platform and has already served rides in over 1000 towns and cities across India.
Acko General Insurance partners with DriveU to provide trip cover for car owners
In a statement to the press, the company said that the insurance product covers all forms of local travel such as commute to work, shopping and others as well as outstation rides.
Eye on 2019 polls: Amit Shah to travel 1 lakh km in 5 months
Shah’s nation-wide tour through the summer has been packed so tightly that he may even have to miss the swearing-in of next President of India.
Planning a holiday? These apps can help you find cheap fares, best local spots
Here's how you can plan your next vacation or work trip to a tee.
Impulse planning an emerging trend among Indian travelers: OYO
The research further highlights that despite the last-minute bookings, travellers’ expectations in terms of service, facilities and experience are pre-determined and non-negotiable.
New-age companies show how to spread cheer
Being in the lap of nature in a relatively inaccessible location offers the opportunity to engage in team building activities.
Wi-Fi launched at 8 more stations, Mumbai-Goa travel to get faster
Prabhu promised Rs 40,000 crore for city projects to develop and strengthen the rail network, provide more facilities and ensure speedy transit.
Ola expands into two new categories - outstation and rental
Experts say Ola has changed its strategy from focusing on a horizontal expansion model and the move will help it reach its mission to reduce car ownership.
Yatra partners taxi aggregators to offer cab facility
Going forward, Yatra will be also tying up with intra-city point-to-point aggregators, as well as self drive and car pooling options, he said.
Mytaxiindia.com unveils mobile application for outstation travellers
Mytaxiindia.com, Outstation Taxi Service, unveiled first-of-its-kind mobile app for outstation travellers. The mobile app offers outstation taxi cab bookings from 102 cities.
One-way taxi service providers step on the gas
A clutch of startups have sprung up to address the issue of taxi service providers charging double the fare for one-way travel.
Travel search firm ixigo acquires Square Hoot Hikes
Travel search firm ixigo has acquired Square Hoot Hikes, the company that owns the Gurgaon-based intercity cabs aggregator Rutogo, for an undisclosed amount.
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