India's First Pod Taxi System to Connect Jewar Airport and Noida Film City: Next Chapter in Urban Mobility

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India's first pod taxi project will be implemented in Noida and Greater Noida, operating on a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

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The proposed route will connect Jewar Airport to Film City, spanning 14.6 kilometers with twelve stations along the corridor.

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The estimated cost of the project is approximately Rs. 642 crore, and the government aims to complete it by March 2026.

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The pod taxi system will be built at a cost of Rs 810 crore, accommodating four to six passengers per car and running on a steel track.

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The pod taxi service is eco-friendly, cost-effective, and driverless, utilizing electricity or hydrogen engines.

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The initiative is expected to boost tourism in the region, with plans to connect the pod taxi service with an amusement park in Film City.

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Basic facilities such as road connectivity and electricity in Greater Noida need to be improved for the project's success, as emphasized by a transport expert.

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The detailed project report includes studying pod taxi services in countries like Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

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