Current Date 03 Oct, 2026

MP Brings Public Bus Transport Back After 21 Years, Launches Sugam Parivahan Sewa With 351 Buses

Madhya Pradesh revived public bus transport after 21 years with the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Sewa launch in Bhopal, flagging off 351 CNG and electric buses under a PPP model. Initial allocations target Indore, Bhopal, and Jabalpur, with plans to scale to 15,000 buses by 2031. Vehicles include CCTV, panic buttons and tracking; contracts aim to attract private operators and ensure safety.