"Usually, when we think of a ‘before and after’ transformation, we expect progress—better public transport, more efficiency, and improved mobility. But in Delhi, the reality was the opposite. After the BRT corridor was removed, the space once dedicated to buses was reclaimed by private vehicles, pushing public transport users to the margins—both literally and figuratively. Instead of prioritizing sustainable mobility, the city ended up reinforcing car dominance."
“Usually, when we think of a ‘before and after’ transformation, we expect progress—better public transport, more efficiency, and improved mobility. But in Delhi, the reality was the opposite. After the BRT corridor was removed, the space once dedicated to buses was reclaimed by private vehicles, pushing public transport users to the margins—both literally and figuratively. Instead of prioritizing sustainable mobility, the city ended up reinforcing car dominance.”
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