May, 2026

From the President

Greetings! after all these year in the industry, I was surprised to learn of an entirely new way of connecting a through guideway to a station. The inventor showed proof that the concept works. It is only applicable to supported, not suspended, systems but has quite a few advantages. It will be interesting to see if it catches on.

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Best regards,

Peter Muller, ATRA President

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NEWS

New rules soon for driverless pod systems in city, NCR towns

NEW DELHI: As existing regulations don’t support the implementation of automated driverless electric “Pods”, the Centre is planning to amend existing rules and frame new standards to speed up the introduction of the innovative urban transport system.

Consultant hired for Metro's driverless pod transit system

HYDERABAD: The state government is introducing an automated Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system linking key Metro stations with surrounding commercial hubs. The proposed system is aimed at providing seamless connectivity in high-density zones including the Secretariat, Knowledge City and Raidurg-Kukatpally stretch, where congestion and poor first-and-last-mile connectivity continue to pose major challenges for commuters.

As part of the initiative, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) has appointed LEA Associates as consultant for preparation of the Techno-Economic Feasibility Study (TEFS), design and bid process management for implementation of the PRT system under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.

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Pod taxis, ropeways under study for Bengaluru roads

The concept of pod taxis had previously been floated by the erstwhile Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in 2018 to provide last-mile connectivity while reducing carbon emissions.

Delhi-NCR to soon get pod taxis, to have 12 stations, it will connect Noida with…, check tentative list, top speed and capacity

Delhi-NCR is about to get a big upgrade in public transport. Plans are moving forward for a new pod taxi system in Greater Noida. This project will link the Noida International Airport with the new Film City, making it much easier to get around the Yamuna Expressway area.

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RLDA to part with 4,000-sqm portion of prime Bandra plot for pod taxi station

Mumbai: In a major boost for the pod taxi project, the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has given in-principle approval to transfer a 4000-square metre portion of a prime plot in Bandra to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for the project’s terminating station. The approval was given during a joint meeting on Wednesday between the RLDA, the MMRDA and Oberoi Realty, which is developing the larger 45,371-square metre (11-acre) plot, officials familiar with the matter told Hindustan Times.

Mumbai Pod Taxi Model Fuels Jewar Connectivity

A proposed driverless transit system connecting Noida International Airport and the upcoming Film City has gained renewed attention after Mumbai advanced plans for an automated pod-based mobility corridor. Urban transport planners suggest the western city’s experiment could shape how emerging economic zones in northern India address last-mile connectivity challenges. The trigger lies in Mumbai’s rollout of a pilot Pod Taxi system, an elevated, automated network designed to move passengers through compact electric pods.

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CM Samrat Chaudhary Announces Metro Link to Patna Airport and New Riverside Park

...One of the biggest announcements made during the meeting was the proposed metro connectivity to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. Officials informed the chief minister that a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system is being planned to connect the airport directly with the metro network. The project is expected to make travel easier for passengers and reduce traffic congestion in the city. The government believes that improved public transport will play an important role in Patna’s future growth and development...

Students evacuated from PRT following electrical fire, one student injured

An electrical issue caused multiple students to evacuate the PRT through a back window and left one student injured Thursday afternoon, according to a WVU LiveSafe announcement and Shauna Johnson, executive director of WVU Strategic Communications.

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New driverless pods are coming to Dubai (and this is how they’ll work)

An exciting new futuristic mode of transport is all set to come to Dubai.

The Roads and Transport Authority has revealed its latest big idea to solve the notoriously heavy traffic in the emirate – Glydways.

Mumbai: Proposal To Cut 499 Trees For BKC Pod Taxi Awaits Approval; Green Activists Seek Alignment Change

Activists have opposed the proposal to cut 499 trees for Mumbai’s BKC pod taxi project, saying it will reduce green cover during rising heatwaves. The plan is awaiting Tree Authority approval, while campaigners seek a revised alignment to save trees..

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After BKC, pod taxi network planned across MMR; Thane, Mira-Bhayandar next in line

Interest from private players is also gathering pace. Futran Podcars, one of the companies exploring participation, recently demonstrated its technology to Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and MMRDA officials.

Mumbai Metropolitan Region Plans Extensive Pod Taxi Network

A comprehensive network of pod taxis is being planned across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), extending beyond the initial Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) project. Thane and Mira-Bhayandar are identified as the next key areas to benefit from this personal rapid transit (PRT) system, aiming to enhance last-mile connectivity and integrate with the expanding metro network..

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