Abstract:

With the rapid pace of technological developments and urbanization, India should be developing and enhancing its transportation system with an eye to the future: as the nature of cities and transport changes, mobility plans need to be designed to be flexible and adaptable to keep up with an evolving landscape. Building a comprehensive practice of data collection and sharing in India will form a strong foundation to support new technologies and innovations, such as blockchain, in the mobility space. Thoughtfully constructing a supportive framework for collecting and sharing mobility data will enable India to dramatically improve the efficiency and strength of its mobility system as well as urban planning and regulation, resulting in communities that are cleaner, safer, and better support the needs of their citizens.