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At a session held in Tokyo at the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) on May 12, 2025, our consultant, Deepanshu Agarwal, presented the TUTEM system, groundbreaking solutions. This innovative solution is poised to revolutionize urban mobility in India by combining mobile big data with a unique safety assessment methodology, thereby enhancing last-mile safety for transit passengers and fostering a future of safe, inclusive transportation for all.
Despite India's efforts to boost public transportation for employment generation, ridership faces a significant challenge due to escalating safety concerns and infrastructure shortcomings for women and other vulnerable groups. It is this critical need that the TUTEM system is specifically designed to address.
During the session, Mr. Agarwal introduced the key features and innovations of the TUTEM (Technologies for Urban Transit to Enhance Mobility & Safe Accessibility) system—an urban mobility solution piloted in Hyderabad, India. His presentation focused on how the system leverages mobile big data to identify frequently used routes during the first and last mile of travel across different time slots on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Based on these mobility patterns, the TUTEM system applies a unique route indexing methodology that incorporates data from road inventory surveys, public interviews, and historical crime records. These inputs are used to assess infrastructure quality and crime risk, ultimately calculating safety and security ratings for road links leading to transit stations.
As part of the TUTEM system’s user-focused approach, two mobile applications—TUTEM User and TUTEM Driver—were developed and are now available on both the App Store and Google Play. These apps allow users to request paratransit rides, carpool, and select same-gender ride preferences. A distinctive “Walk Mode” feature enables verified users to pair with nearby travel buddies headed to similar destinations. The app also includes live location sharing with family, friends, or emergency services, and an SOS button for immediate assistance.
This proof-of-concept project highlights the critical role of technology in ensuring safe and inclusive transportation access for all. The pilot was implemented in collaboration with prestigious academic partners: IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, and BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus.
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For more information, please visit TUTEM Website (https://www.tutem.org/)
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