Why is it in News?
- A national analysis highlighted rising fuel-use and vehicular emissions in urban India.
- Mobility reform focus placed on reducing road transport emission share.
Important Points
- Road transport responsible for nearly 90% of sector emissions.
- Over 75% of passenger movement happens by road.
- Private vehicles form 70% of on-road presence.
- Public transport modal share is under 25%.
- Rail freight movement uses only 35% diesel consumption, lower than trucks.
- EV shift needed to reduce rising motor fuel demand share above 60%.
- Congestion costs valued at multi-billion economic loss (urban centres).
- Policy direction linked to city-wide mobility plan integration mandates.