Chennai Buses Win World Bank Appreciation

The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) has received praise from the World Bank for improving its operations and services for people who rely heavily on public transport in Chennai. The World Bank appreciated MTC for the significant positive changes it has made, which are helping commuters travel more comfortably and reliably.

A report titled “Chennai’s Urban Mobility Transformation”, edited by Gerald Ollivier and Shyam Srinivasan, explains how these improvements came about. The report highlights the Chennai City Partnership (CCP), an agreement between the Tamil Nadu government and the World Bank. This partnership aims to create a sustainable transport system for the city.

One of the key points of the report is that MTC’s public bus service has been strengthened and modernized. This includes better management, improved bus schedules, and enhanced service quality, which make traveling easier for daily commuters. By showing how a public transport system can be efficiently run, Chennai is becoming a model for other cities looking to improve their urban mobility.

The World Bank report also suggests that such improvements not only help people get around the city but also contribute to reducing traffic congestion and pollution. By investing in public transport and making buses more reliable and convenient, Chennai is taking a big step toward a greener and more sustainable urban transport system.