Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Jabalpur to Get 100 Electric Buses
Jabalpur is getting 100 new electric buses that run on electricity and have air conditioning.
These buses will have cool features like digital payment, cameras, and GPS tracking to keep passengers safe and informed.
They will run on all routes in the city and will arrive in three groups.
The government is building a big place for these buses to park and charge.
These buses will help reduce pollution and make travel easier for about 50,000 people every day.
Jabalpur will receive 100 electric AC buses with advanced technology.
Buses will arrive in three phases: 40, 35, and 25 respectively.
Buses will operate on all city routes, running every 5-10 minutes.
Features include digital payment, CCTV, GPS, and real-time information displays.
Government will pay Rs. 58.14 per km under a gross cost model.
- Who
- Jabalpur City Transport Services Limited (JCTSL)
- What
- Introduction of 100 electric AC buses
- When
- Phased arrival (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To reduce CO2 emissions and provide convenient travel
- Number of Buses
- 100
- Bus Type
- Electric AC
- Phases of Arrival
- 40 (first), 35 (second), 25 (third)
- Daily Distance per Bus
- 180 kilometres
- Government Payment per km
- Rs. 58.14
- Annual CO2 Reduction
- 4.745 million kg
- Daily Passengers Benefited
- 50,000
- Depot Location
- Kathonda, Jabalpur
