Madhya Pradesh launches state bus service after two decades
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The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a new state-run bus service, 'Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva', alongside the federal 'PM e-bus Sewa' initiative.
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- The Madhya Pradesh government relaunched public bus services on Friday by flagging off 351 vehicles across seven cities.
- This initiative is part of a broader vision to operate 15,000 buses throughout the state by 2031.
- Officials also introduced the federal PM e-bus Sewa program, which utilizes electric vehicles on a public-private partnership model.
- Critics have raised concerns regarding the age and safety of the newly deployed buses, alleging some are refurbished older vehicles.
What to watch next
- Operational rollout of the remaining planned 15,000 buses by 2031.
- Progress on the integration of 972 sanctioned electric buses under the PM e-bus Sewa.
- Government response to safety and fitness concerns regarding the fleet.
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Mohan Yadav
Chief Minister
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“the buses will provide a modern, affordable and safe mode of travel for the public.”
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…every year. Overall, the government plans to run 15,000 intra-State and inter-State buses across 3,500 routes by 2031, and targets to connect 75% gram panchayats across the State. Speaking at the event, Mr. Yadav said the buses will provide a modern, affordable and safe mode of travel for the public. Mr. Yadav and Mr. Gadkari also launched the ‘PM e-bus Sewa’ in Madhya Pradesh. It is a Union government scheme under which electric buses are being run on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Mr. Gadkari said that…
Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways
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“A total of 972 buses have been sanctioned in Madhya Pradesh so far,”
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…run on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Mr. Gadkari said that the Centre plans to deploy 10,000 electric buses at a cost of ₹57,000 crore under the scheme, of which ₹20,000 crore will be borne by the Centre. “ A total of 972 buses have been sanctioned in Madhya Pradesh so far, ” he added. Several buses flagged off under the ‘Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva’, however, appeared to be old vehicles freshly painted with saffron colour. Congress State unit president Jitu Patwari said, “The…
Jitu Patwari
Congress State unit president
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“The government is taking 10-year-old buses out of the scrapyard, refurbishing them with new paint and bodywork, and putting them back on the road — only to tout this as a major achievement. The government must tell the actual condition of the buses being deployed, how their fitness has been verified, and what measures have been put in place to ensure passengers’ safety.”
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…so far,” he added. Several buses flagged off under the ‘Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva’, however, appeared to be old vehicles freshly painted with saffron colour. Congress State unit president Jitu Patwari said, “ The government is taking 10-year-old buses out of the scrapyard, refurbishing them with new paint and bodywork, and putting them back on the road — only to tout this as a major achievement. The government must tell the actual condition of the buses being deployed, how their fitness has been verified, and what measures have been put in place to ensure passengers’ safety. ” Published - September 26, 2026 01:28 am IST…
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