Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Bhopal Launches Electric Bus Service, 2,000 Riders on Day One
Bhopal, a city in India, started a new electric bus service.
On the first day, about 2,000 people rode the buses.
The buses ran on two routes, and the one going to Kolar was the busiest.
The service made about 13,000 rupees in revenue, but the company hopes to earn more as more people learn about it.
Traffic jams on one route caused delays, and the company plans to add more buses soon.
Nearly 2,000 passengers rode the electric buses on the first day of service.
Only two routes operate, with the Kolar route attracting the most riders.
The service earned about Rs 13,000 in revenue, expecting to exceed Rs 30,000 daily as awareness grows.
Traffic congestion on the Board Office‑Coach Factory corridor caused significant delays.
Bhopal City Link Limited has 30 of the 100 sanctioned electric buses, deploying 10 for commercial use.
- Who
- Bhopal City Link Limited and Bhopal commuters
- What
- First day of commercial operations of Bhopal's electric bus service
- When
- Thursday (first day of service)
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To provide an eco‑friendly public transport option, though ridership was lower than expected due to limited awareness
- Passengers on first day
- 2,000
- Routes operated
- 2
- Revenue generated
- Rs 13,000
- Expected daily revenue
- Rs 30,000+
- Buses deployed
- 10
- Buses sanctioned
- 100
- Operating hours
- 5:04 am – 7 pm (soon 6 am – 8 pm)
- Main route
- Kolar