Eco India: Why Ahmedabad is turning to bicycles to ease traffic congestion

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The humble bicycle occupied a special place among working class Indians for decades especially because it was cost-effective and utilitarian. Modernisation introduced faster modes of transportation and bicycles were sidelined. But in the last few years, with increasing traffic congestion and pollution, many cities in India introduced private pay-as-you-go bikes. This week, we visit Ahmedabad to understand how they fit into the city’s mobility plan.

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Supervising Producer: Nooshin Mowla
Field Producer: Janantik Shukla
Video Editor: Sujit Lad
Script & Associate Producer: Ipsita Basu
Director of Photography: Bhavik Satish Kadecha
Executive Producer: Sannuta Raghu

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