Tag: Transportation
Kochi to have ‘Chalo’- live vehicle tracking App
Photo Courtesy: MMTV A mobile application named ‘Chalo’ has launched by the AK Saseendran, Minister of Transport on Friday, 3rd August 2018. It was part of the continuous efforts of the state government to encourage public transport and to curtail the use of private vehicles, which increases congestion, accidents, and pollution. This free mobile app enables live tracking of 850 private buses and a dozen of ferries operated in Kochi and to suburban towns. The app can be downloaded from Google Play Store. The App will become a multi-mode journey planner, once around 15,000 auto-rickshaws are included in it. “Commuters ... Read more
CM to lay foundation stone for Malabar River Cruise project on 30 June
Malabar River Cruise project will kick start on 30th June 2018. The project targets comprehensive development in the tourism sector of Malabar. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will lay the foundation stone for the project at Parassini kadavu in Kannur. “Once the project is in operation, it will be a big leap in the tourism sector of Malabar”, said the Tourism Minister Kadakampalli Surendran. Dream Project of Malabar The government aims at generating 2 lakhs new employment opportunities within 5 years of the project. Renowned travel guide book publisher ‘Lonely Planet’ has ranked Malabar in 3rd Place among the ‘top ten ... Read more