Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the formation of a Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) to improve urban mobility and ease congestion in Maharashtra’s major cities.

At a high-level meeting in Mumbai, Fadnavis stressed the need for a single body to coordinate between various transport agencies, streamline project execution, and enable initiatives like integrated ticketing systems. The authority will work alongside municipal corporations and transport bodies, focusing on planning, development, and long-term integration without overriding existing laws.

Public consultations will precede the final legislation, with an independent CEO and executive committee to be appointed to drive operations.