Kochi’s Transport Transformation | Integrated Public Electric Mobility | How India Moves

Executive Producer: Joel Michael Camera: Shreya K A, Danishmand Khan Editing: Danishmand Khan Voice Over: Joel Michael Production Manager: Sunny Gautam Can one Indian city change the way the entire nation moves? Kochi, a scenic port city in Kerala, is making bold strides towards sustainable mobility and cleaner air - with an impressive fleet of electric vehicles spanning its roads, rails, and even waterways. Kochi is not just adopting electric mobility, it's experimenting with a multimodal, sustainable future. From e-buses to the first Water Metro, Kochi is testing a bold new model of transport. But is it really working, and can it survive the climate crisis? As part of the How India Moves campaign, Down To Earth’s multimedia team travelled to Kochi to explore how electric mobility is reshaping the city. From the metro and e-buses to the water metro and e-autos, we looked at how well these clean transport options are integrated and what that means for commuters and the environment. This series captures the story of a city in transition-towards cleaner, smarter, and more inclusive transport. Kochi’s Transit Transformation: Inside an Integrated Public E-Mobility System Timestamps: 00:00- Introduction 01:26- Historical background of Kochi 02:01- Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) 03:00- E-bus 05:37- Metro Rail 09:58- Water Metro 12:42- E-Autos 13:25- Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development 14:29- Walkability 15:14- Fare Integration 15:30- Sensory Integration/Color Harmony across transportation services 16:05- Climate Change Threat 16:39- Steps to counter Climate Change 17:07- Conclusion