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Urban Mobility India 2026 Launches in Bhubaneswar with Focus on Sustainable Transport
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 10:32 PM
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The Urban Mobility India 2026 conference opened in Bhubaneswar, highlighting innovations in sustainable transport solutions for Indian cities.
The Urban Mobility India 2026 event kicked off on Thursday in Bhubaneswar, drawing industry leaders, policymakers and technology experts to discuss the future of urban transport in India. The conference agenda included panels on electric mobility, smart traffic management, and policy frameworks to accelerate the adoption of low‑emission vehicles. Keynote speakers highlighted the role of public‑private partnerships in scaling up charging infrastructure and integrating multimodal transport networks. The opening ceremony was attended by the Chief Minister of Odisha, who underscored the state’s commitment to becoming a green mobility hub. The event also featured live demonstrations of autonomous buses and a showcase of cutting‑edge mobility‑as‑a‑service platforms.
The conference is part of a broader national initiative to reduce urban congestion and carbon emissions, with a target of 30% electric vehicle penetration by 2030. Organisers announced a series of workshops and hackathons aimed at fostering innovation among startups and academia. Participants expressed optimism that the insights shared at the conference would shape policy and investment decisions across the country.
As the event continues, stakeholders are expected to sign memoranda of understanding to collaborate on research, pilot projects and deployment of sustainable mobility solutions in major Indian metros.
The conference is part of a broader national initiative to reduce urban congestion and carbon emissions, with a target of 30% electric vehicle penetration by 2030. Organisers announced a series of workshops and hackathons aimed at fostering innovation among startups and academia. Participants expressed optimism that the insights shared at the conference would shape policy and investment decisions across the country.
As the event continues, stakeholders are expected to sign memoranda of understanding to collaborate on research, pilot projects and deployment of sustainable mobility solutions in major Indian metros.