Archive · 11 Nov 2025
India Approves 1000 E-Buses for Pune Under PM E-Drive Scheme
The Indian government has just said yes to buying 1000 new electric buses for the city of Pune.
These buses will help make the buses that people use every day better.
This is part of a bigger plan called the PM E-Drive Scheme.
Getting these new buses will mean fewer cars on the road, which helps with traffic jams.
It will also help keep the air cleaner by reducing pollution.
A special minister, Mr. H. D. Kumaraswamy, gave the final OK.
Another minister, Mr. Murlidhar Mohol, shared the good news.
The city really needs more buses because more people live there now, and the plan is to have at least 3,000 buses in total.
Union government has approved the purchase of 1,000 electric buses for Pune.
The buses will be operated by Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML).
This initiative is part of the PM-E Drive Scheme.
The approval was given by Union Minister for Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy.
The new buses aim to improve public transport, reduce traffic congestion, and control pollution in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.
- Who
- The Union government, specifically Union Minister for Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy, and Union Minister of State for Aviation Murlidhar Mohol.
- What
- Approved the purchase of 1,000 electric buses (E-buses) for Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML).
- When
- The approval was given on Tuesday.
- Where
- Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.
- Why
- To strengthen Pune's public transport system, reduce traffic congestion, and help control pollution.
- Number of E-Buses Approved
- 1000
- Recipient Organization
- Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML)
- Government Scheme
- PM-E Drive Scheme
- Approving Authority
- Union Minister for Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy
- Benefiting Cities
- Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad
