The price of getting to work
How fares, rents and transport design determine the jobs and services urban households can reach.
12 Feb 2026
The case for Mumbai–Pune high-speed rail depends on time saved beyond the train
The Budget proposes a fast intercity link. The return depends on station access, service frequency and what the corridor can deliver that cheaper upgrades cannot.
24 Mar 2026
India’s e-bus guarantee can lower bids if cities keep paying on time
Payment security can reduce a risk premium in bus contracts. Its success depends on deployment, service standards and how quickly cities repay advances.
15 Apr 2026
Delhi’s new transit zoning will be tested by who can live near a station
The city can permit more homes along rail corridors. Affordability will depend on land bids, delivery costs and who can occupy the extra floor space.
18 Aug 2026
A longer metro network does less for riders who cannot reach a station
India’s network and ridership have expanded. Feeder services and transfer design determine how much of that investment becomes useful access to work.
16 Sep 2026
Affordable housing has to pass a test of rent and commuting together
PMAY-U 2.0 reports more housing approvals. The programme’s labour-market value depends on where homes become available and which households can use them.