Since you are ex-CM & close to people there, I just want some perspective & feedback from you on my view. When I first heard of CM, I felt that it should have

Since you are ex-CM & close to people there, I just want some perspective & feedback from you on my view. When I first heard of CM, I felt that it should have a wikipedia/waze kinda model with user participation as its the frequent travelers that have the best insight. Like a part of OpenStreetMap. With that model it could have grown faster too. As for revenue generation, I feel ads are the best option. As a public transport commuter, you are either a tourist or a new commuter and there would be good ways to find places. Also for budget traveller, help plan a trip via only public transport and avoid taxis.