Company Overview - Alstom has been commissioned to supply 234 Metropolis metro cars and a Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system for the Mumbai Metro Line 4 project, valued at a few hundred million euros [1] - The project is part of the Integrated Systems Package awarded to Larsen & Toubro Limited by the Mumbai Metro Regional Development Authority [1][2] Project Details - Mumbai Metro Line 4 is a 35.3 km elevated corridor with 32 stations, enhancing connectivity with existing transport systems [2] - The Metropolis trainsets will be designed in Bangalore and manufactured at Alstom's Sri City facility in Andhra Pradesh, with components sourced from various locations in India [4] Technology and Expertise - Alstom is a leader in the mass transit market and has over 30 years of expertise in CBTC technology, with 190 metro lines equipped worldwide [5][12] - The CBTC technology will enable driverless operation, significantly reducing travel time and CO2 emissions [9][11] Maintenance and Services - Alstom will provide five years of maintenance services for the metro cars and signalling systems to ensure reliability and safety [8][11] - The FlexCare Perform maintenance services will cover comprehensive maintenance for the 234 Metropolis cars [8] Contribution to Urban Mobility - Alstom's solutions are expected to alleviate traffic congestion in Mumbai, contributing to the city's expanding public infrastructure [9][10] - The company has a long-standing presence in Mumbai's metro network, with previous projects including the Aqua Line, which serves over 1.6 million passengers daily [6]

Group 1 - Uber and Waymo are expanding their partnership by offering robotaxi rides to the public in Atlanta, covering approximately 65 square miles, but not on highways or to the airport [1] - The Waymo robotaxis utilize the Waymo Driver technology integrated into battery electric Jaguar I-PACE SUVs [1] - In September, the companies announced plans to jointly bring Waymo One to Austin, Texas, with rides available in Austin since March [2] Group 2 - Tesla has launched a pilot robotaxi service in Austin for invitees only, using Model Y SUVs equipped with its latest driverless technology [3] - Tesla's robotaxis operate only during daytime hours in a geofenced area and include a human valet for safety [3] - Waymo's robotaxis operate without a human supervisor and utilize advanced lidar and radar sensors, unlike Tesla's vehicles [4] Group 3 - In Atlanta and Austin, Waymo rides are exclusively available through the Uber app, while in San Francisco and Los Angeles, bookings are made through the Waymo One app [5] - The partnership between Waymo and Uber focuses solely on passenger rides, excluding Uber Eats deliveries [5]