KOCHI
Kochi offers its residents public transport options
Kochi offers its residents public transport options including city buses (KSRTC and Private Buses), Metro rail (KMRL), Kochi Water Metro (KWML) and intercity buses. Last-mile connectivity is supported by autos, taxis, ride-hailing apps, feeder buses, shared bicycles, and rental scooters.
Ongoing and planned transport projects include Metro expansion, the Smart City Project, Water Metro connections, canal rejuvenation for inland navigation, a feeder bus system, and electric autos by KMRL. Road widening, additional bridges in GIDA, and CCTV-enabled traffic management are also underway.
73%
of roads connected through bus network
1L
Daily ridership on bus networks
95K
Daily ridership on metro network
Key characteristics of priority neighborhood selection
Geographic Diversity
Varying geographic conditions and connectivity.
Access to Public Transport
High and low access to public transportation.
Proximity to Infrastructure
Rapid infrastructure development and population migration.
Socio-Economic Diversity
Income disparities on transportation needs.
Focus Neighbourhoods
MobiliseHER focuses on the GCDA (Greater Cochin Development Authority) and GIDA (Goshree Islands Development Authority) areas, aligning with the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) envisioned for 2050. Nine neighborhoods were selected through consultations with stakeholders, prioritising diverse characteristics and challenges.
Gender Disparities in Work Force Participation
Despite Kerala’s high literacy rates (96.29%), there are stark gender disparities in urban labour force participation.
Source: Periodic Labour Force Survey 2023-24
Mapping Civil Society Engagement
The following categories of civil society organisations (CSOs) operating in Kochi:
12
CSO’s focused on women’s safety and empowerment:
08
CSO’s focused on road safety and inclusivity:
03
Organisations focused on mobility:
03
Organisations at the intersection of the above:
Existing Government Initiatives
Kochi has made significant strides in gender-responsive transport through initiatives such as:
Kudumbashree
Women trained as frontline workers in partnership with KMRL.
Metro e-Feeder Autorickshaws
Enhancing women’s safety and workforce participation.
She Lodge
Safe accommodation for women.
Pink Police
A dedicated wing for women and children safety in public spaces.
She Taxi
Women-operated cabs for women.
EJADCS’ e-Autos
Training women as e-auto drivers.
Ente Koodu
Support services by the Women and Child Development Department in Ernakulam.