Archive · 25 Sep 2026
West Bengal Announces Fresh Vehicle Permits and Bus Expansion
West Bengal plans to give permits to more small vehicles in every Assembly constituency.
Each constituency will receive permits for 100 autos and 100 Magic vehicles.
The government says this could help unemployed young people find work.
Officials also discussed transport problems near borders and an attack on drivers in Malda.
The government wants to stop e-rickshaws from using roads where fast vehicles travel.
These restrictions will be enforced more strictly after Durga Puja.
The state also plans to buy about 1,500 new buses by March 2027.
North Bengal is expected to receive at least 30 of these buses.
West Bengal will issue permits for 100 autos and 100 Magic vehicles in each Assembly constituency.
Transport Minister Arjun Singh said the initiative aims to create jobs for unemployed youths.
The government plans to strictly restrict toto and e-rickshaw movement on roads used by high-speed vehicles after Durga Puja.
Around 1,500 new electric and CNG buses are expected across the state by March 2027.
North Bengal will soon receive at least 30 new buses, while Siliguri seeks land for a dedicated RTO building.
- Who
- West Bengal Transport Minister Arjun Singh announced the plans, with Minister of State for Transport Anandamay Barman also involved in transport discussions.
- What
- The state will issue 200 fresh vehicle permits per Assembly constituency, tighten e-rickshaw restrictions, regulate newer e-rickshaw sales, and purchase about 1,500 buses.
- When
- The announcement was made on Friday; stricter e-rickshaw enforcement is planned after Durga Puja, and the bus purchases are planned by March 2027.
- Where
- The announcement was made in Siliguri, with plans covering West Bengal and including North Bengal and the Fulbari border area.
- Why
- The permit plan is intended to generate employment for unemployed youths, while the transport measures aim to strengthen regulation and infrastructure.
- Permits per constituency
- 100 three-wheelers and 100 four-wheelers
- Vehicle types
- Autos and Magic vehicles
- Planned bus purchases
- Around 1,500 buses
- Bus technologies
- Electric and CNG
- Purchase deadline
- By March 2027
- North Bengal allocation
- At least 30 new buses shortly
- Siliguri RTO
- Officials are seeking land for a dedicated office building
- E-rickshaw enforcement
- Restrictions on national highways and other roads used by high-speed vehicles will be enforced strictly after Durga Puja