Ishika Gupta is a correspondent with The Indian Express’ Mumbai bureau, covering transport and urban mobility. Her reporting focuses on suburban railways, buses, and the public systems that shape everyday life in the city. Core coverage areas: Ishika tracks developments in Mumbai’s suburban railway network, BEST bus services, and the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). She reports on commuter concerns, transport policy, and infrastructure-linked changes across the city and region. Experience: Before joining The Indian Express, Ishika reported on fintech, e-commerce, the gig economy, and platform regulation for MediaNama. She has previously interned with The Indian Express, where she reported on local sports and emerging talent in Mumbai, and with The Quint in the run-up to the 2024 General Elections.