Overview

• The Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority will bring the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Delhi Transport Corporation, DIMTS, the traffic police and municipal bodies under a single coordinating body.
• After securing ministerial approval in April, the government is proceeding with UMTA preparations while awaiting detailed clearance from the finance and planning department.
• Citywide surveys will map metro, bus, rapid rail and feeder services to develop rationalised routes for seamless last-mile connectivity.
• Consultations with the Pollution Control Board, urban development and finance departments aim to align UMTA’s objectives with broader policy and environmental goals.
• The authority plans to introduce digital ticketing via the National Common Mobility Card across all modes to simplify fare payments and reduce congestion.