List of top public transport in India

Daily writing prompt
What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?
View all responses

India has an extensive public transportation network, including metro systems, suburban rail, bus rapid transit (BRT), and other public transit services. Here’s a list of top public transport systems in India across different modes:

1. Metro Rail Systems (Rapid Transit) 🚇

  • Delhi Metro (Largest & most advanced metro system in India)
  • Mumbai Metro (Expanding network with multiple corridors)
  • Bengaluru Namma Metro (Well-connected metro system)
  • Chennai Metro (Efficient air-conditioned metro service)
  • Kolkata Metro (India’s first metro, now expanding)
  • Hyderabad Metro (One of the world’s largest PPP metro projects)
  • Pune Metro (Newly operational with planned expansions)
  • Ahmedabad Metro (Part of the Smart City development)
  • Lucknow Metro (Efficient transport system in Uttar Pradesh)
  • Jaipur Metro (Well-planned but limited network)

2. Suburban Rail Networks 🚆

  • Mumbai Suburban Railway (Lifeline of Mumbai, carrying over 7.5 million passengers daily)
  • Kolkata Suburban Railway (Extensive rail network in West Bengal)
  • Chennai Suburban Railway (Major suburban rail for the city)
  • Delhi Suburban Railway (Connects NCR regions like Gurgaon, Faridabad)
  • Hyderabad MMTS (Multi-Modal Transport System) (Suburban rail in Telangana)

3. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) & City Bus Services 🚌

  • Ahmedabad BRTS (Janmarg) (Most successful BRT system in India)
  • Indore iBUS BRTS (Efficient bus rapid transit system)
  • Pune Rainbow BRTS (BRT corridors in Pune & Pimpri-Chinchwad)
  • Surat BRTS (Growing and well-managed BRT network)
  • Delhi DTC & Cluster Buses (Largest city bus fleet)
  • BEST Buses (Mumbai) (Mumbai’s iconic red buses)
  • BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) (Largest city bus fleet in Karnataka)
  • Chennai MTC (Metropolitan Transport Corporation) (Major bus network)
  • Kolkata WBTC & CSTC Buses (Extensive bus network)

4. Regional & Intercity Transport 🚍

  • Indian Railways (IRCTC Trains) (Largest rail network for intercity transport)
  • State Transport Buses (MSRTC, UPSRTC, KSRTC, TSRTC, etc.)
  • Vande Bharat Express (Semi-High-Speed Trains) (New age express train service)

5. Water Transport 🚢

  • Kochi Water Metro (First water metro service in India)
  • Mumbai Ferry Services (Connecting Elephanta, Alibaug, and Navi Mumbai)
  • Kolkata Ferry Services (Hooghly river transport network)

6. Electric & Shared Mobility 🚖

  • Ola/Uber Ride-Sharing (Major app-based transport services)
  • Rapido Bike Taxis (Affordable last-mile connectivity)
  • E-Rickshaws (Popular in Delhi, UP, and Bihar for last-mile transport)