Mumbai is at a critical juncture, 2015 is a mid point in the decade. The new State Govt. has completed its initial teething period. Metro 1 has stabilized at 2.5 lakh trips per day. On the other hand, bus trips per day continue to decline from a peak of 42 lakh per day a few years ago, to 30 lakh a day now.

Motorbikes, cars, autos and taxis have taken away passengers from buses. Further, additions to daily trips have also come from these alternatives. Growth in trips by suburban rail is 2 per cent p.a. due to more coaches (9 to 12). Somehow, this biggest mode of transport is getting very little attention.