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Imagine walking peacefully on a quiet street, free from the worries of traffic. You reach your destination undisturbed, enjoying the serene surroundings without the fear of being hit by a car.

By watching your videos I stopped drinking cold drink and reduced eating junk and I travel using public transport 😊

You made me stop drinking soft drinks, you made me stop using excess sugar, you stopped me from believing in several myths, you made me interested inHistory, Geopolitics, polity, religion and many more things. Now you have again opened my eyes of how important it is to start using public transport in day to day life. I mean in last 3 to 4 years other than academics, all the new things that i have learnt is from you ... Just for ones... THANK YOU SO MUCH big brother ❤❤❤

You blew my mind away by saying demand and supply side solutions. i was not even expecting it. And, my family didn't own a car until recently and now when we do, we actually get more respect. Materialistic aur andhbhakt logo ka zamana hai re baba!!

My father is 65 years old. When he retired from his service(school teacher) at 60, many of his colleague & friends thought that he would but a car just like them. But he surprised everyone with cycle. He uses this cycle for daily use. Many of his colleague got diseases like blood sugar, spondylosis. We only have one scooty & 2cycles in our family. Cycling & walking has health benefits.

Think of the one in an ambulance who is stuck due to the jam. Awesome video. You always come with best possible solution.

Being a pedestrian or riding a bicycle is the most dangerous way to commute on Indian roads. In Bangalore there are no zebra crossings anymore. You literally have to spot an opening somewhere and sprint across and hope. No one is going to slow down for you. Footpaths are occupied by the shops or are used for car parking or are broken altogether.

Bro this video shook my mind.😮 I was in confusion for many days whether I should buy a car or not, how much expensive should I buy.😢 But it was also felt that having so much investment in buying a car is worthless. I can invest even more. like travelling, in my business, or even more. I understood everything after watching this video.😢 You will not believe that now I have canceled the plan to buy a car(My dream Thar). But now i feel it is just a dream due to having a baukaal in my society and i am investing this much money but now i am cleared. If i really need to buy I will buy a second hand car 🚗 only for long distance travelling.😊

15 minute city is an amazing concept. If everything can be available at a walking distance of 10-15 minutes, then that would be really amazing. When you won't have any requirement of using a car, you'd eventually not own a car. Subsequently you're gonna be much healthier.

Recently, I was in York, UK. Here the lanes were super narrow just for walking and not even for the cyclist and I was wondering as to why? Now it makes sense after watching your video.

@dhruvrathee One thing which I want to highlight is that everyone mostly travel for work , if government make sure that offices and business parkers are developed in suburban area this will reduce the pressure on cities where most of the people travel and come from suburban areas. In suburban area we have lot of space . I travel from Ambernath to Marol approx 50 km and 2-3 hours traveling in peak hours . Since we dont have any job nearby we have to travel to mumbai for the same.

This is precisely what I have been saying. I live in Brussels, I have a car but I take it out only when I travel intercity. Within a short distance it's always a bicycle or public transport. I really don't understand why tge bicycle culture isn't big on India. It's an ideal place for bike revolution.

Wow, I've been obsessed over cars, not because I actually need one, but because I wanted it. But you've completely changed my way of thinking. You might have upset a lot of car companies with what you said, haha. We often get obsessed with things that don't really matter, just to show off or fit in, and we forget about what's truly important. You could have ignored this topic and talked about something more popular or profitable, but instead, you chose to do what's right. I hope I can be like you and prioritize what truly matters. I admire you, bro.

As an urban designer, I agree with your reference to the 15 minute city. I have advocated mixed use development. Even planning satellite cities will also contribute to better sustainable living.

चुपके चुपके अंधभक्त भी Dhruv Rathee sir की video देखते है 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

22:10 Dhruv Rathee bhaiya you won my heart It is bitter but truth Today's youtuber influence new generation as if they don't buy a car they are not successful in life Specially Gurgaon KZfaqrs 😅

I used to live in the UK and once I started to use public transport, it saved time and money...now I'm in India and public transportation is actually an option because I don't feel safe if i drive by bike. I hope people use public transportation more and save the country from pollution.

5:19 Gajab Explanation 😮

Public transport in Mumbai is already stretched beyond its capacity during peak hours. Unfortunately, banning cars here won’t help because there’s not sufficient alternative public transport.

My mother (62) calls you "Nayak" (Anil Kapoor). 😂 She watched your video for the first time today and this was the video. She got so impressed that full day she was talking about you and your thoughts. She 100% agrees with you. I talked more about you and your videos with her and she is very happy to know that at least there is someone who talks about such topics in India openly. 😮

12:06 EPIC TRUTH 😂

Most of the comment section is full of comments from people who does not have any aukaat and standard to buy even a small car...and spreading the propaganda of jealousy against car owners....shame..... shameless

Very less cars are responsible for road accidents! Most of the accidents are happen because of mistakes of two-wheelers and lack of proper traffic management system.

He changed my life totally 😊. I stop drinking soft drinks and having bread 🍞, not having any junk food, no sugar, and many more 💖

"Be a part of the solution, not part of the pollution" ❤️🤗🤞

The only point I disagree is not building roads. We need more highways and roads, especially in the rural areas which lack adequate infrastructure. However, all the points are valid for Urban Areas. Public Transport is the most viable solution for Indian cities.

Here in Oz, we are Knee deep in loan for cars _ interest, monthly insurance, YEARLY renewal of registration fees, fines due to traffic lights being faulty or in the midst of being upgraded, no proper parking facilities, unscrupulous car yards, damaging cars on purpose, lawyer fees, court hearings all this and hogging home space by constructing garages, and energy costs to maintain it. I prefer Singapore where people depend on public transport not cars

I remember rading Ruskin Bond's book "the lamp is lit", where he mentioned how people in Delhi(or any other metro city) will stand in line for hours to get a bus while a walk to their destination will only take half an hour. This is true even today.

23:15 legittttt😂😂😂

Thanks ,really you are the only one talking on these topics Go on brother ,I wish people will not only watch your videos , but also they will implement the solutions to make our India better. India needs more children( both son and daughter) like you.

Aap ka yahi soch se hum 100℅ sahmat hai, tabhi humara next generation chain se jii payenge. 🙂

23:45 , I will definitely try this in my area.❤❤❤❤

This is how a KZfaqr ideally uses their power. Thanks, Dhruv brother, for addressing a very serious issue for India and other South Asian countries.

Peoples go from one place to another in cars because in cars they've privacy, and in buses, trains or walking, they will have to fight for a seat and think about childrens who don't know how to take a ticket of a bus or a train, that's why their parents move in cars!!

Dhruv Ji. I have always found your videos well researched and very informative. One area which no one talks about is the changing weather of Kolkata. Its worse than Delhi in winter.

Excellent video.. Agree to all the points... Specially the last fact where in India, any person's success is calculated by what car he is buying There are people who tell me to buy car. I say them why? to travel just 3-4 time in year? And how to maintain that elephant as it demands a lot of money in maintenance. Unfortunately, people don't get this. I keep seeing people's whatsapp status buying one more bigger car every now and then.

When I saw the whole episode, I understood that it is a very deep topic. Very well said Dhurv ji. You are an excellent thinker of the country😇

Problem is, we're addicted to cars as cocaine. Social media encourages car ownership as aspirational and, worst of all, rat race to own bigger car than what your neighbors have. And of course cheery on top is absence of a robust public transport in tier 2 cities. Automotive OEMs will resist any such move to curb car ownership, and our governments, whether federal or provincial, are driven by their selfish interests and not larger public good.

Finally an Indian has spoken on this issue. I knew the issue and solutions for a long time now but thought that maybe it's only for developed countries, but in fact India is the country that needs it the most

People should be aware and use public transport as much as possible,however it is a big responsibility of Government to implement rules and regulations to mitigate air pollution.Also, they should focous on greenery. I believe that Government should increase the tax and price of cars.🙏

The government should implement a rule which states that a privately owned car cannot be used unless its fully occupied

The problem lies in our own thinking! Actually for most of us car is not only a mode of transportation it is portrayed as liberty and status symbol. And most of us Indians are emotionally attached to cars so here we don't think what is practical and what is not. We just buy it either way! :)

Dhruv Bhai saying is easy but it's people's intentions to accept it and follow according to it. If India adopts this kind of measurement i guarantee India would become a Developed country rather than a developing country. Btw your videos are amazing sometimes i even think about it but what can one do to change it takes a mass people to show the change... Hats off to you Dhruv Bhai 😊

Walking these days on roadside are dangerous and sadly the footpaths are either damaged or hawkers are acquiring in many places and seems no one's bothered

I think one more reason is there due to which people prefer buying cars that is the poor condition of public transports in many parts of India for example even if in a bus there is no place to stand also the bus drivers and conductors will stop for other people which can be very uncomfortable for people, especially women.

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One thing I would really like to point out is that all the countries that have banned cars and made streets for pedestrians are having a mild temperate climate which greatly varies from India where it is not at all as comfortable to walk on the roads during the day (in the southern parts especially) Although this thing is really insignificant and I believe in the car banning policy too... I wish something would be done to avoid people from falling unconscious or fainting in the streets too...

Finally a person came forward......But unfortunately we are living in a country where no one is interest in nature conservation....Thank you very much and please bring other topic related polutions...

I feel Indian cities should also opt for Bicycles like European cities. Now a days Indian mentality is cycle is for poor people. I don't use cycle because there is no dedicated cycle track

Population is the main problem in India but when its been discussed , people somehow get themselves distracted and shift to their default setting of blame game.

Absolutely! Was just thinking the same yesterday, the pollution is unbearable and it's going to cause severe health issues! I hope there's some solution implemented soon. We need a shift, to learn to let go cars and use public transport!

How can that 8% go to 50% ???? Rich peoples are getting more rich so they are affording more cars, and poors are getting more poor. How will they get a car???????

I totally understand and agree with you because I don’t have a car 😂

I'm from Moradabad, and i see this type of traffic everyday .😢 You're rytt , and ideas is so amazing . I agree 💯 A big thank ❤😊

Dhruv, private cars are total lifesavers in emergencies and remote areas. They give you the freedom to go wherever, whenever, and make family trips way more comfy. Plus, they're a must for work and accessibility. And when heavy rains mess up public transport, private cars save the day, man. Can't overlook all these factors!

India, with its bustling cities and rapidly growing population, faces numerous challenges in managing its urban infrastructure. Among these challenges, traffic congestion stands out as a persistent problem plaguing cities across the country. While various factors contribute to the traffic woes, the rise of unregulated cab companies has emerged as a significant contributor to the gridlock choking India's roadways. The advent of ride-hailing services revolutionized urban transportation, offering convenience, affordability, and accessibility to millions of commuters. However, the proliferation of unregulated cab companies has also brought unintended consequences, exacerbating traffic congestion in Indian cities. One of the primary reasons for the traffic congestion caused by unregulated cab companies is the sheer volume of vehicles flooding the streets. With low barriers to entry and minimal regulation, these companies have rapidly expanded their fleets, flooding the roads with an ever-increasing number of cabs vying for passengers. The result is a crowded and chaotic urban landscape, where traffic jams are a daily ordeal for commuters. Moreover, the decentralized nature of many unregulated cab companies exacerbates the problem of traffic management. Unlike traditional taxi services, which are often regulated by local authorities, many ride-hailing platforms operate independently, with little oversight or coordination with city planners. This lack of centralized control makes it challenging to implement effective traffic management strategies, such as congestion pricing, lane restrictions, or public transportation incentives. Another contributing factor is the behavior of ride-hailing drivers, who may exacerbate traffic congestion through illegal parking, unauthorized stops, or reckless driving. In the quest to maximize earnings and satisfy customer demand, some drivers resort to tactics that disrupt traffic flow and exacerbate congestion. Without adequate regulation and enforcement mechanisms in place, these behaviors can become pervasive, further compounding the traffic woes. Furthermore, the reliance on ride-hailing services as a primary mode of transportation has led to a phenomenon known as "carmageddon," where the streets are clogged with empty or underutilized vehicles cruising in search of passengers. This inefficient use of road space not only exacerbates congestion but also contributes to pollution, wasted fuel, and increased emissions, further exacerbating environmental concerns in Indian cities. Addressing the traffic congestion caused by unregulated cab companies requires a multifaceted approach that combines regulatory reforms, technological innovations, and public awareness campaigns. Local governments must take proactive steps to regulate ride-hailing services, imposing limits on fleet sizes, implementing congestion pricing schemes, and incentivizing shared rides and public transportation alternatives. Additionally, ride-hailing companies themselves must play a more responsible role in managing traffic congestion, by investing in technology solutions that optimize driver routes, reduce deadheading, and promote efficient use of vehicles. Collaborating with city authorities to share data and insights can also help identify hotspots of congestion and develop targeted interventions to alleviate traffic woes. Moreover, public awareness campaigns aimed at promoting sustainable transportation habits, such as walking, cycling, carpooling, and the use of public transit, can help reduce reliance on ride-hailing services and alleviate congestion on the roads.

Public transportation problem is that they are overcrowded and took more time. Solution : if more buses starts on same routes and more connectivity needs

Bangladesh and India are facing the same problem for cars . I have to stuck for hours and hours in Dhaka city for my daily commute . Now the weather becomes more hot which makes it more awful. The wealthiest people in our country keep 2 or 3 cars for commute for whole family . I appreciate this video . Changes need to be made today or tomorrow . Love form Bangladesh .

Prime minister to aap jese logo ko banana chahiye...❤

The reason people chose to get their own vehicle and daily drive to their workplace is not for show off, they are forced to do so. People who can drive their car to office everyday are well off and demand clean n faster transport system. Our public transport systems are unclean and they are not punctual. Another way is to tax families with more than one car. Implement peak time tolls on certain sections of the city for eg 8-10 in the morning where everyone goes to office or school.

Brother for the fact check Islamabad is the same city designed full green beautiful and walking space too and parks in every 100 meters i know my country is not rich but design of Islamabad is so amazing that no one can avoid it.

Definitely pedestrian friendly cities are better than car centric ones and I love walking (it's also better for health) so I'd definitely support more pedestrian centric infrastructure. Especially in big cities with high population density. Hope our policy makers look into it.

Nowadays you are continuously surprising me with all your videos...Keep the good work up.👏👏

Im my country spain the goverment give free transport for workers and for any reason and they reduced transport ticket prices so here we prefer travel in Public Transport. Also here we have a limit by goverment that anybody can not have more then 1 car at a time. Goverment increased public parking prices by 28% so people dont prefer having cars. Here goverment gives free bicycles to public so people use more cycles and get healthy. The car prices are increased by 18% so its difficult to have cars so here in spain we are very well i hope in developing country also happens this

A straightforward approach to address this problem would be for the government to offer a 50% subsidy on petrol or a 60% subsidy on electric vehicle (EV) purchases for taxi companies, contingent upon their performance and regular review. Such a measure would likely lead to 99% of the public opting for more affordable and comfortable transportation options. However, the success of this initiative depends entirely on collaborative efforts between companies and political parties to prioritize the longevity and enhancement of the country's infrastructure, rather than solely focusing on profiting from car sales

Recently I had my CUET exam and it was from 12 noon and i left my home at 9am because I knew about the traffic and stuff but despite being so early buy 11:12 I was literally crying that there was a lot of traffic and I was sure that I will be going to miss the exam but fortunately the driver uncle was so kind enough that he took me to the centre via shortcuts where the condition of the road was so poor. So I think that it is a major issue because I know how I felt at that moment when I was trapped by the traffic.

I never thought this issue was actually an issue Very nice and well researched video 👏👏

Vehicles amount to Pollution, agreed but what about the mismanagement of roads, illegal parking, lack of road sense and lack of enforcement of law which leads to congestions on road leading to more pollution, more wear and tear and more frustration among commuters.

Almost all the percentage of the people being sold cars are in the major cities. If you take that away then the car companies don’t have sales.

In rural or sub-rural areas, people often judge someone rich , if they have a car. 😊 And also 15 minutes concept becomes 15 kilometers concept 😅

Giving you my honest feedback not just about this video but all others . You are that content creator who really wants to bring about a change in India. As a UPSC aspirant I personally love watching your content. Thankfully, India is not that underdeveloped but still there are many religious problem, which are ruining governance of India. It really needs so much bravery to put on real concerns which are stoping India to develop. And you are borne to do the same. Salute to you. May God will give you the potential to fight with all misconceptions about you. Thank you .

This only works if there are enough trees to shade from the hot summers and people stop littering on the streets.

You haven't included the case of disabled people at all. They definitely need vehicles. And not just them, old people who can't walk or anyone who has issues walking need vehicles. And this country is never going to be built in a way where things are accessible and near by. Also the extreme heat in summer which makes it impossible to go out by even walking/2 wheelers

7:49 most of the cars parked on roads

As someone from West Bengal, I'm glad that most of the commute is done on the Metro trains. Helps me avoid heat and pollution for the most part.👍

We are busy always to beat the time- this is creating the demand of fast moving vehicles @ actually creating traffic congestion. Are we ready to slow down ourselves?

Most people buy cars because it's convenient (sunlight and rain protection) I wonder if we could create bicycles that have a shield or roof of some type..that way its healthy, convenient and environment friendly.

Today the day of the release of this video, I take a vow that I would never purchase a car in my life and always prefer public transportation whenever possible.

By far one of the best videos by Dhruv. Please make more videos like this that focuses on solving real world problems so that it can serve as a catalogue for people in power to reimagine our cities and country for a better future.

Incredible video! It's really important to speak about these things. Love from the Czech Republic

Now I like cycling

16:11 aur trains 💀💀

I disagree about the issue you discussed about concrete roads responsible for poor drainage. Come and see in US. Most roads are made of concrete and drainage systems are so powerful there’s no water accumulation.

I have only hate for dhruv in my past....but today i realise this guy is true Indian...i dont know how he discussed on hindhuphobia ...but topics like this are awsm 👍

9:01 is Very Important Underlying issue and most People Ignore It , Because They Really Don't Care

dear indian citizens..if you are using public transport..and can't afford car...then its okay..you are helping to reduce pollution... you are great❤

Think about those who have a dream of buying even a car like alto or nano [ no hate for any car ]. They've an emotion woth these cars.

Bhai m apki video se inspired hota hu pr agar apke pass apna vehicle nhi h fir Ghar m koi bimar ho jata h ye fir rat k samyah to fir bohot dikkat hoti h apki bat bhi sahi hum gadiyo k use kam kr sakte h or public transport bohot acha source hai

Speaking of highways, I remembered one of the highways in Seoul, South Korea had covered the streams called Cheonggyecheon and now restored into beautiful streams with side pedestrians. The government and its people go hand-in-hand to make their country/city livable for generations. Just fyi. Peace.

You forgot to mention one very imp benefit of walking/cycling which is health. Although India is a hot country so few solutions you mentioned are difficult to follow here but still a really good topic that needs people's attention 👍

As a resident near the main road, i can totally relate the horn part and air pollution. It's too irritating.

Absolutely perfect solution. But here the mentality & feeling proud having a metal box with 4 wheels has become success symbol. Well this topic is debatable rather than resolution for better living without pollution or pollution free country. Cities & states have become crowded & irresponsible to get control over this issue currently. Hope in next few years the awareness & importance of this issue each govt will consider & get concrete solution.👍

I live in kolkata and yes you are damn correct about it I face such problems everyday 1. I live in flat and there are not much people but nearly every family owns a car and most of the time cars just parked in garage and takes soo much space i find it hard to even bring my 2 wheeler out and in everyday. 2. The car owners think that they have right to park wherever they want and as a result even short lane roads became even more short and congested 3. My usual driving hours are at 4 am and night which is mostly dusk and these dumb people with high fi headlights even at small gully roads put it at high beams even 2 wheelers bus and trucks 4. Here in kolkata there used to be lot of trams but due to increased use of these cars they are slowly decreasing and vanishing what left are just the rail lines of trams now in most places 5. Don't get me started about pollution damn soo much smokes and every dumb driver dunno what they have with horn even in red light they keep poppin the horns and if the green light comes then the horn intensifies instead of dying down as yeah all will go just wait a bit but noo!!!! 6. There exists no concept of lane rules all they do is just cut inbetween with nothing to make us aware of and specially the auto drivers they are the worst and most dumbest drivers ever seen. In conclusion I would say yes I also want the cars banned even when my family friends and all say bring your bike and all I just straight away refuse and advise to travel by bus 7th also the bus system is also bad along with train all late and all over crowding and less availability

17:54 that is true with me. I live in a small town and main city is 40km away. Earlier My father always use train to go to the city but since when the road became good He only prefer to go by road However by motorbike since we don't have car.😊

I think government should increase the price of fuel cars and decrease the price of public transport is also a good decision. Also iff government can free the public transportation it also helps. And last, If this video shown in televisions and at public places can also change people's mindset. I love this Channel because it really gives us a proper knowledge how to live.

Dhruv you reduced 42lakh cars on Indian roads hatsoff

It is true I always use cycle to go from one pace to another but we have no place to ride cycle sometimes we have to use footpath 😂 which is quiet dangerous . I hope that government make some roads for cycling so that pollution also got reduced btw love your content ❤

Loved this Dhruv. I am an automotive enthusiast, but you changed my perception through this video

i am from lucknow the new govt of UP has stopped the construction of metro and they are just focussing on making roads and highways, they are just promoting vehicle industry, if they focus on to build metro then it will be great for us