India and UK to sign MoU in urban transport sector

India and the UK plan to sign an MoU in the urban transport sector for cooperation in policy planning, technology transfer and institutional organisation. The draft MoU seeks to facilitate cooperation in the transport sector and enable the sharing of expertise and the latest technology to promote efficient mobility solutions. It is also expected to bring about policy reforms for transforming the transport sector through improved customer service, data analysis and better use of IT systems. Further, the MoU will help in promoting digital transactions and the induction of high capacity diesel and electric vehicles in India. It will also establish the terms on which such assistance can be provided.