Economics of Popular Transport: Operations and Business Models
Join us for a thought-provoking Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF) Meet & Greet session organized by the PRISM Consortium in collaboration with the Global Network for Popular Transportation (GNPT), Shared Use Mobility Center (SUMC), Columbia Climate School, and the Center for Sustainable Urban Development (CSUD).
This session will delve into the operational and business models of popular transport systems, focusing on shared Autorickshaws in Mumbai’s Nalasopara neighborhood. These systems, often run by informal networks, are vital to urban mobility, providing affordable and flexible transport solutions for underserved populations.
Using insights from the Mumbai Living Lab, we will explore:
- How shared Autorickshaws operate as a cornerstone of last-mile connectivity.
- The financial and operational strategies that sustain their efficiency.
- Challenges faced by drivers, operators, and commuters in these systems.
- Innovative approaches to improving service quality and scaling sustainable transport solutions.
Date and Time:
February 13th, 2025
09:00 AM CST / 08:30 PM IST
Agenda:
- Introduction by GNPT and PRISM Consortium.
- Insights from the Mumbai Living Lab on shared autorickshaws in Nalasopara.
- Interactive Q&A session and break-out group discussions.
Partners:
This event is supported by:
- PRISM Consortium
- Global Network for Popular Transportation (GNPT)
- VREF (Volvo Research and Educational Foundations)
- Columbia Climate School
- Center for Sustainable Urban Development (CSUD)
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MEFsNfc7ST6EOlLYvAq6wg#/registration
We look forward to your participation in this engaging session to share ideas and build a stronger global transportation network.
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