India’s traffic isn't for the faint-hearted. It’s so tedious that, faced with endless traffic jams and average commutes of two hours per day, Indians are upgrading to automatic cars; the fact that these vehicles are easy to drive is a key factor, despite their higher price point.

The MetrôRio 99 initiative in Rio de Janeiro combines public and private transport to offer people discounts on taxis if they ride the metro. With mounting road congestion and subway ridership on the decline – falling 14.5% between 2016 and 2017 – can it change how Brazilians get around the city?

National Express may ferry 19 million Britons around the country each year, but thanks to leaking AC, uncomfortable seats and restrictive schedules, many aren’t thrilled having to travel by coach. Zeelo is hoping to disrupt the sector by providing transport where and when people actually need it.

The 2015 announcement that New Delhi was the world’s most polluted city prompted radical action. City officials implemented a system that allowed only half of the city's drivers to use the road at any given time, resulting in a dramatic decrease in pollution levels.