How Hyderabad’s Proposed Pod Taxi Network Will Solve Last-Mile Connectivity

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Hyderabad is taking a giant leap in urban mobility with the introduction of Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), commonly known as pod taxis. On 25 February 2026, the state government officially invited consultants to study the technical and financial feasibility of this driverless system.

Aimed at solving the ‘last-mile’ struggle for the city’s five lakh daily metro commuters, these automated pods will glide on elevated tracks, completely bypassing the heavy road traffic in the IT corridor and beyond.

Cutting Through the Hitech City Traffic Gridlock


The project will focus on busy areas like Hitech City and the Financial District. These pods are powered by batteries and can carry six to eight people at once. They will travel at a speed of 40 km/h on their own special tracks. This means they will never get stuck in the traffic jams below them.

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"The PRT system is expected to end traffic jams by offering a seamless connection from Metro stations to offices and other destinations. It will handle 10,000 passengers per hour during peak times," according to official project estimates as reported by The New Indian Express.

These pods will replace the need for slow buses or expensive private cabs. People can move directly from the fast Metro into a fast pod. This makes the whole trip much smoother and faster for office workers.

What Will the Hyderabad Pod Taxi Fare Actually Cost?


The government is still deciding the exact price for a ride. However, experts think a ticket will cost between Rs. 35 and Rs. 50, which makes it cheaper than many app-based cabs. Currently, many people pay over Rs. 100 just to get from the station to their office.

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The goal is to let people use one ticket for both the Metro and the pod taxi. This ‘single-token system’ will save people time and money. It also stops the problem of arguing with auto drivers over high prices.

The first study for the project will take about four months to complete. If everything goes well, the first pods could be running in two to three years. This project will show other cities how to use technology to fix traffic problems. It is an exciting step for the future of travel in India.