The 'Lite Metro' may be introduced to Chennai's public transportation system in the near future. The Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA) is planning to conduct a preliminary feasibility assessment on executing the Lite Metro project in Chennai.

By June of this year, the state capital will have its first hub for multimodal transportation. The new facility would make it easier for commuters to access numerous public transit options under one roof, including buses, autorickshaws, e-rickshaws, and taxis

Adani Enterprises signed a deal with Ashok Leyland and Ballard Power to launch a pilot project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck for mining logistics and transportation — a first in Asia. The FCET is scheduled to be launched in India in 2023.

Procter & Gamble (P&G) India has set up a fund in which it will allocate Rs 200 crore to invest in technology-led solutions to solve business problems.

Shell will foray into retailing LNG for long-haul transportation like trucks, with its first filling station coming up in Gujarat this year as it bets big on the Indian gas market.

The government is planning to strengthen Indian Railways infrastructure and has stressed on commissioning a total of 14 critical coal-evacuation railway projects for faster transportation of fuel, as higher prices of fuel are likely to put pressure on the national transporter for transportation of domestic coal.

BEST will have only electric buses in its fleet by 2027, and plans to procure 2,100 electric buses, provide dedicated services to corporate houses and business hubs, and set up 55 electric vehicle charging stations in the city. The e-buses will be procured on a gross cost contract model and will include air-conditioned double-decker buses.

The Singapore-based company signed an agreement with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to take over Neelamangala-Devihalli highway in Karnataka for an undisclosed amount. The project was being operated by the now crippled Lanco Infrastructure.

The Central government is likely to undertake a Rs. 3,000 crore project to further improve Assam's water transportation on the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers to boost trade in the entire northeastern region and the neighbouring states. A virtual discussion was recently held in this regard.