Uber has introduced a suite of industry-first safety features in India, including Record My Ride, encrypted in-cab video recording for drivers, and Ambulance Assistance in partnership with Dial 4242. The latest innovations aim to enhance rider and driver safety while setting new standards for the ride-hailing industry.
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India Builds 10,660 km of National Highways in FY25; Greenfield Expressways Gain Momentum
India added 10,660 km of national highways in FY 2024-25, pushing the total network to over 146,000 km. With a growing focus on greenfield access-controlled corridors and expressways, 26 high-speed corridors totaling 7,500 km have been awarded, further boosting logistics efficiency.
Govt Introduces FASTag-Based Annual Pass for Private Vehicles at ₹3,000 from August 15
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced a new FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000, launching on August 15, 2025. Valid for 200 trips or one year—whichever comes first—the pass is meant for non-commercial private vehicles like cars, jeeps, and vans.
🌉 Goa’s Zuari Bridge to Get Eiffel Tower-Inspired Observatory Towers with Panoramic Views, Restaurant & Art Gallery
Goa's Zuari Bridge is set to become a major global attraction with the addition of Eiffel Tower-inspired observatory towers featuring a panoramic sky deck, revolving restaurant, art gallery, and capsule lifts. Designed to boost tourism and cultural appeal, this ₹2,270 crore project will be developed via a public-private partnership and completed within five years.
Innovative Proposal: Indian Musical Instruments as Vehicle Horns
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari proposes a law requiring vehicle horns to use traditional Indian musical instruments, aiming to reduce noise pollution and promote India's cultural heritage.