Articles by Divya Arvind

Divya Arvind is an architect and urban planner. She is a researcher at Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), working in the field of sustainable transportation and road safety. CAG is a thirty-nine-year-old non-profit and non-political organisation working on citizen rights and good governance. It has worked primarily to protect the interests of consumers and citizens of Chennai though its efforts have had state level and even national level impacts.

Smartphones have almost become indispensable in our daily lives. The many mobile apps that we use every day are continuously growing and provide assistance for different purposes, including transportation.  From navigating city streets, hailing a taxi, to booking tickets, smartphone apps are simplifying our commutes in many ways. By offering tools that streamline our journeys, smartphone apps enhance the commuter experience and also play a vital role in alleviating traffic congestion and reducing pollution. They help users find the shortest, cheapest, and least congested routes, making daily travel more efficient. There are an array of popular transportation apps, such Google…

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