Mumbai POD Taxi Project in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC)

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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is implementing a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) or POD Taxi project in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) as a first- and last-mile connectivity solution linking Bandra and Kurla railway stations with BKC's commercial hub. The Automated Rapid Transit System will span 8.85 km with 22 stations, with Phase I covering 3.36 km between Kurla and Bandra (East). The system will feature small, air-conditioned pods carrying up to six passengers, operating at speeds of up to 40 kmph with a headway of 15 seconds. It is designed to be AI-based and driverless, running on battery power and stopping only at stations selected by passengers. The project is to be implemented under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, aiming to reduce congestion, cut travel time, and offer an eco-friendly mobility option.