Getting Around India's Cities: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on modal share, buses, autos, ride-hailing and bike taxis.

Question 1 of 5 What is modal share?

The split of trips across transport modes A bus fare A car loan A road tax

Walking, buses and two-wheelers dominate in India.

Question 2 of 5 Which usually carries more riders in Indian cities?

Buses Metros Ferries Helicopters

Buses are the backbone.

Question 3 of 5 Why did Delhi's autos switch to CNG?

To cut air pollution To raise fares To cut permits For speed

Courts ordered the shift around 2001.

Question 4 of 5 What does surge pricing do?

Raises fares when demand exceeds supply Lowers all fares Bans rides Taxes drivers

It balances supply and demand.

Question 5 of 5 Why have bike taxis faced legal battles?

Private two-wheelers aren't registered as commercial vehicles They're too slow They're expensive They use trains

Rules vary by state.

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