India, Nov. 12 -- The state government has directed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to examine the feasibility of introducing pod taxi networks across Thane, Navi Mumbai and Mira-Bhayandar, in addition to the ongoing project planned for Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Deputy chief minister and urban development minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday instructed the authority to conduct detailed surveys in the three municipal corporation areas and submit a report within a month.

The BKC pod taxi system, officially termed the Automated Rapid Transit System (ARTS), is estimated to cost Rs.1,016.34 crore and is designed to improve last-mile connectivity for the business district. Currently, thousands of commuters travellin...