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Urban transportation - addressable market size: how big?

silkboard - 12-SEP-2008

Rushing to busI had asked this question at the TransInnova/ BMLTA summit yesterday, and didn't get a good answer, most likely because nobody had a number handy. Local urban transportation is a "problem", and problem equals "opportunity". Why is it that private players are not taking enough interest in lobbying to get access to this market? Policy hurdles would be one reason, but I am curious if the size of the market is being underestimated here. Lets do some numbers, simple and basic.

KSRTC and BMTC price hike - why?

Vasanth - 1-SEP-2008

The recent hike in KSRTC and BMTC fares has made everyone think twice before using buses.