Intern - Sustainable Transport

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WRI India, an independent knowledge organisation registered as India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. Know more: wri-india.org

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

WRI India's urban development work aims to transform the way cities are planned and designed to ensure that urban development benefits people, nature and climate. We focus on integrated solutions to long-standing urban challenges, leveraging evidence-based data, applied research and our network of partners and experts. We collaborate at all levels with the government, city administrations, urban stakeholders and partners to help cities become resilient, low-carbon and liveable while balancing their socio-economic goals. Our work seeks to shape a future where cities work better for everyone. 

The Station Access and Mobility Program (STAMP) is WRI India's flagship initiative to improve access to urban mass transit through research, innovation, and pilot implementation. Launched in 2017 in Bengaluru, the program addresses one of the key barriers to metro ridership: inadequate first- and last-mile connectivity.

Since its inception, STAMP has expanded to Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, working with metro agencies, government partners, startups, and the private sector to strengthen multimodal integration around metro stations. Building on the learnings from previous editions, STAMP: Nudging Commuter Behaviour applies behavioural science and technology to encourage commuters, particularly high-income employees who primarily use private vehicles, to shift towards public transport.

Job Highlight:

The intern will support the team on projects with the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), and other public and private sector partners. The work will span public transport planning, data analysis, commuter research, and the implementation of mobility pilots aimed at improving metro access, bus services, and sustainable travel behaviour. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with transport agencies, analysing mobility datasets, and contributing to projects that improve transport operations.

What will you do:

• Support research and analysis related to bus and metro systems, including route planning, service performance, and first- and last-mile connectivity.
• Clean, process, and analyse transport datasets such as ticketing, operational, survey, and GTFS data using Excel, or similar tools.
• Assist in preparing maps, visualizations, and presentations to communicate insights to transport agencies and project partners.
• Support the design and implementation of commuter surveys, data collection exercises, and field visits.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including BMTC, BMRCL, startups, corporate partners, and industry associations to support project activities.
• Support the preparation of reports, technical notes, meeting minutes, and other project documentation.

What will you need:

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Urban Planning, Transport Planning, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with GIS tools such as QGIS is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large datasets.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• An interest in public transport, sustainable mobility, urban data, or transport technology will be an advantage.

Potential Salary and Benefits: 25,000 per month

Location:  Bengaluru

Duration: Three months (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Start date: August 17

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

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