India, May 24 -- The situation has been complicated by ongoing transport strikes by sections of auto-rickshaw and taxi unions in Delhi-NCR, which have reduced feeder mobility options for metro and bus users.

Delhi's renewed push to shift commuters toward public transport, amid concerns over fuel availability linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, has run into growing frustration on the ground as passengers report overcrowding, irregular services and frequent disruptions caused by heatwaves and transport strikes.

With officials encouraging reduced private vehicle use as part of broader fuel-saving and demand-management measures, public transport systems, including the Delhi Metro and city bus networks, have seen a sharp rise in pa...