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Zoho Co-Founder Calls for Urgent Public Transport Improvements in India

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu's call to action challenges India to improve its public transport infrastructure, learning from Singapore's success.

In this image we can see buses on the road. In the background we can see trees, buildings and...
In this image we can see buses on the road. In the background we can see trees, buildings and grass.

Zoho Co-Founder Calls for Urgent Public Transport Improvements in India

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has sparked a national conversation about India's public transport infrastructure. His comments, responding to a BJP leader's post, have amassed over 170,000 views on X. Vembu highlighted the urgent need for improvements, citing the high population density of Indian cities, comparable to Singapore's.

Vembu's call to action comes as Indian cities grapple with traffic congestion and pollution. He praised Singapore's public transport system and its Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system, which regulates private vehicle ownership. Vembu noted that Indian cities are more dense than Singapore, making efficient public transport a necessity. His post has encouraged discussions on how to enhance India's public transport network.

Sridhar Vembu's comments have brought attention to the critical need for improvements in India's public transport infrastructure. His suggestion to learn from Singapore's successful model has sparked conversation and may influence policy discussions.

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