Automated Ticketing System Launch: Chennai MTC to introduce automated ticketing system by the first week of March. Passenger Information System (PIS) in Buses: Plan to equip 50 buses with PIS in a pilot project, aiming for entire fleet integration by June 2025. Procurement of Electric Buses: MTC aims to acquire 1,500 electric buses, with 1,000 funded by the World Bank and 500 by KfW, a German bank. Study Findings: OMI Foundation's study highlighted key factors for ease of mobility in Chennai, including efficient public transport adoption, gender-inclusive mobility, and the need for a unified metropolitan transport authority. Fleet Augmentation: MTC initiates process to augment the fleet, acknowledging the requirement for an estimated 5,000 buses in the city's transport system.