Mumbai, April 17, 2026: On the occasion of World Public Transport Day on April 17, Yatri, the Official Mumbai Local Train App, has launched a city-wide movement, #SkipTheTraffic #SwitchToPublic, urging Mumbaikars to rethink their daily commute and consciously shift from private vehicles to public transport.
The campaign is built on a simple but powerful insight: Mumbai doesn’t lack public transport-it lacks confidence in navigating it seamlessly.
With #SkipTheTraffic #SwitchToPublic, Yatri is reframing public transport as the smarter, more reliable everyday choice, one that helps commuters avoid daily traffic, reduce commute-related stress, and move through the city with greater ease.
Beyond convenience, the campaign also encourages a larger shift in mindset. Every move from private vehicles to public transport is a step toward reducing congestion, lowering individual carbon footprints, and contributing to a cleaner, more breathable Mumbai.
“World Public Transport Day is an opportunity to spark a larger behavioral shift across the city. With #SkipTheTraffic #SwitchToPublic campaign, we’re encouraging Mumbaikars to rethink their everyday commute – not just to avoid traffic and daily frustration, but to make a choice that benefits the city as a whole. When public transport becomes seamless and dependable, choosing it becomes instinctive. This campaign is about enabling that shift -one commute at a time.” said Reeva Sakaria, Co-Founder, Yatri.
At its core, the initiative highlights how better information can drive meaningful change at scale. Yatri aims to bridge the gap by making public transport more predictable, accessible, and easy to use through real-time train tracking, multimodal journey planning, and easy digital metro ticketing. By removing uncertainty and simplifying decision-making, the platform enables seamless movement across trains, metro, and buses turning what was once a frustrating, time-consuming experience into a confident daily routine.
By blending utility with behavioral nudges, Yatri is not only helping people navigate the city more efficiently but also empowering them to make choices that collectively reduce congestion and improve Mumbai’s urban environment. As Mumbai continues to rely on its vast public transport network, Yatri’s vision is clear: to make it easier for every commuter to choose public transport -not just occasionally, but every day.
