A delegation from the Indian state of Karnataka, led by Kelachandra Joseph George, Minister for Energy and Tourism, visited the uSky Test & Certification Center in Sharjah. The main purpose of the visit was to assess the potential of string transport for developing the region’s tourism infrastructure and passenger transportation.

The delegation included key representatives of the state’s tourism sector: M. Srinivas, Chairman of the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC); Ram Prasath Manohar, Secretary of the Department of Tourism; Shivaprasad P. R., Managing Director of KSTDC; and representatives of the relevant government agencies. uSky specialists presented uST technology solutions, supporting infrastructure, and the automated control system. The delegates then tested uPods on the center’s operational tracks.

Applications in Areas with Limited Land and Challenging Terrain

The key topic of discussion was the use of string transport in areas with limited land and challenging terrain. uST technology is being considered as an effective solution for heritage areas and tourism clusters where widening roads or acquiring land is difficult.

In an interview with the Indian industry publication ETInfra.com, K. J. George noted:

“Tourism development is not only about improving the destinations themselves. It is equally important to give visitors easy access to those destinations and convenient ways to move around within them.”

The Karnataka government is considering uST systems as a solution for on-site mobility and last-mile connectivity. Priority locations include the historic Hampi complex, hill resorts, and suburban tourism areas.

Comprehensive Assessment and Potential Projects

Before any final decisions are made, a comprehensive feasibility study will be prepared. It will assess terrain conditions, projected passenger traffic, capital expenditure, operating costs, and reliability.

“We will assess the technical and financial feasibility, as well as the safety and operational aspects, of the system we saw in Sharjah and consider deploying it at selected locations across the state,” the minister added.

The delegation’s visit confirmed strong demand for uST technology in South Asia. Fourteen string transport projects are currently at various stages of development in India, including an 8–9 km urban line, an infrastructure solution for a technology park, and a tourist route above a waterfall for which tender documentation is being prepared.

A delegation from the Indian state of Karnataka, led by Kelachandra Joseph George, Minister for Energy and Tourism, visited the uSky Test & Certification Center in Sharjah. The main purpose of the visit was to assess the potential of string transport for developing the region’s tourism infrastructure and passenger transportation.

The delegation included key representatives of the state’s tourism sector: M. Srinivas, Chairman of the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC); Ram Prasath Manohar, Secretary of the Department of Tourism; Shivaprasad P. R., Managing Director of KSTDC; and representatives of the relevant government agencies. uSky specialists presented uST technology solutions, supporting infrastructure, and the automated control system. The delegates then tested uPods on the center’s operational tracks.

Applications in Areas with Limited Land and Challenging Terrain

The key topic of discussion was the use of string transport in areas with limited land and challenging terrain. uST technology is being considered as an effective solution for heritage areas and tourism clusters where widening roads or acquiring land is difficult.

In an interview with the Indian industry publication ETInfra.com, K. J. George noted:

“Tourism development is not only about improving the destinations themselves. It is equally important to give visitors easy access to those destinations and convenient ways to move around within them.”

The Karnataka government is considering uST systems as a solution for on-site mobility and last-mile connectivity. Priority locations include the historic Hampi complex, hill resorts, and suburban tourism areas.

Comprehensive Assessment and Potential Projects

Before any final decisions are made, a comprehensive feasibility study will be prepared. It will assess terrain conditions, projected passenger traffic, capital expenditure, operating costs, and reliability.

“We will assess the technical and financial feasibility, as well as the safety and operational aspects, of the system we saw in Sharjah and consider deploying it at selected locations across the state,” the minister added.

The delegation’s visit confirmed strong demand for uST technology in South Asia. Fourteen string transport projects are currently at various stages of development in India, including an 8–9 km urban line, an infrastructure solution for a technology park, and a tourist route above a waterfall for which tender documentation is being prepared.