MMRDA Launches BKC Public Transport Day

The India — Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority>>> (MMRDA), in collaboration with WRI India>>>, launched a 'Weekly Public Transport Day' for India — Bandra Kurla Complex>>> (BKC) on June 6, 2026. This initiative encourages the nearly two lakh professionals commuting to BKC to use public or shared transport every Friday. The primary goals are to reduce traffic congestion, lower carbon emissions, and promote sustainable urban mobility in India — Mumbai>>>'s premier commercial hub. The announcement followed a high-level roundtable where stakeholders resolved to support the effort, which aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi>>>'s advocacy for public transport and the India — Maharashtra>>> government's policy. Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee>>>, Metropolitan Commissioner of India — Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority>>>, emphasized BKC's potential as a national model for sustainable transportation and pledged his team's participation. Mobility studies revealed that 52% of BKC commuters rely on private vehicles, with 82% willing to switch if public transport improves. The initiative coincides with expanding metro connectivity in BKC, including the operational Metro Line 3 and upcoming Lines 2B and 4.