Pod taxi project connecting film city to Noida airport to cost Rs 862 cr
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

Pod taxi project connecting film city to Noida airport to cost Rs 862 cr

According to the detailed project report (DPR) submitted to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), the pod taxi project will cost about Rs 862 crore to boost the connectivity between the Jewar airport and the film city in Greater Noida.

As per the DPR, the length of the corridor for the ambitious project will be 14.5km.

Yeida had roped in Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Ltd (IPRCL), to prepare a DPR of the pod taxi project in March this year, to support the connectivity between the Jewar airport and the film city.

Yeida, Chief executive officer, Arun Vir Singh, said that this project will provide smooth connectivity to residential and industrial areas falling between film city and the Noida International Airport.

Pod taxis can accommodate four to six passengers per car, which are popular in many western countries According to the Yeida officials, the project was proposed to be constructed on an elevated corridor earlier, but the DPR has recommended it to be built on the surface itself.

Singh further added that only one corridor for pod taxis has been proposed from the airport to film city and return commute. But the DPR has recommended that there should be two corridors for a hassle-free and quick commute.

Since there will now be two corridors, the value of this project has been estimated at Rs 862 crore as against an initial estimate of Rs 300 crore, said the officials.

The corridor will pass through various sectors falling under the Yeida region as per the DPR.

The officials said that the authority wants the pod taxi project to be finished by 2023.

Image Source


Also read: Driverless pod taxis to connect Noida to Jewar airport

Redefine the future of urban mobility! Join us at the Metro Rail Conference 2025 to explore groundbreaking ideas and insights. 👉 Register today!

According to the detailed project report (DPR) submitted to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), the pod taxi project will cost about Rs 862 crore to boost the connectivity between the Jewar airport and the film city in Greater Noida. As per the DPR, the length of the corridor for the ambitious project will be 14.5km. Yeida had roped in Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Ltd (IPRCL), to prepare a DPR of the pod taxi project in March this year, to support the connectivity between the Jewar airport and the film city. Yeida, Chief executive officer, Arun Vir Singh, said that this project will provide smooth connectivity to residential and industrial areas falling between film city and the Noida International Airport. Pod taxis can accommodate four to six passengers per car, which are popular in many western countries According to the Yeida officials, the project was proposed to be constructed on an elevated corridor earlier, but the DPR has recommended it to be built on the surface itself. Singh further added that only one corridor for pod taxis has been proposed from the airport to film city and return commute. But the DPR has recommended that there should be two corridors for a hassle-free and quick commute. Since there will now be two corridors, the value of this project has been estimated at Rs 862 crore as against an initial estimate of Rs 300 crore, said the officials. The corridor will pass through various sectors falling under the Yeida region as per the DPR. The officials said that the authority wants the pod taxi project to be finished by 2023. Image Source Also read: Driverless pod taxis to connect Noida to Jewar airport

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Bengaluru Civic Body under Fire over Inaccuracies in Tunnel Road Project Report

A detailed project report (DPR) for an ambitious tunnel road project in Karnataka’s Bengaluru has raised eyebrows after it was found to contain multiple inaccuracies, including environmental discrepancies and references to cities in Maharashtra. The DPR, which cost the state Rs 950 million, prepared by New Delhi-based Rodic Consultants and submitted to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in November 2024, outlined plans for an 18 km tunnel road connecting Hebbal and Silk Board. The report, which was completed in just three months, has come under scrutiny for including data on traf..

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

SECI Invites Bids for Singareni Collieries’ 10 MW Floating Solar Project

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), on behalf of Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL), has invited bids to develop a 10 MW floating solar project in Singareni Thermal Power Plant, Telangana. The last date to submit bids is January 23, 2025. Bids will be opened on the same day.The scope of work involves designing, engineering, procuring, constructing, testing, and commissioning the project. It also includes comprehensive operation and maintenance for ten years. Bidders must procure solar modules and cells through Class I local suppliers. The cells and modules must be manufactured in ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

CESC Awards 150 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Project to Purvah Green

Purvah Green Power, a subsidiary of Kolkata-based power utility Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC), has won a 150 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid power project from CESC. The project comes with an additional 150 MW capacity under the greenshoe option. The project was awarded as per the guidelines for tariff-based competitive bidding for grid-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects issued by the Ministry of Power. Purvah will enter a 25-year power purchase agreement with CESC. As Purvah is a subsidiary of CESC, this project falls under the categ..

Hi There!

"Now get regular updates from CW Magazine on WhatsApp!

Join the CW WhatsApp channel for the latest news, industry events, expert insights, and project updates from the construction and infrastructure industry.

Click the link below to join"

+91 81086 03000