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Madhya Pradesh Plans 15,000 Buses, Expanded Rural Public Transport Network
The Madhya Pradesh government wants more people to have access to buses.
It plans to connect 75% of the state’s gram panchayats with bus services.
More than 15,000 public buses are planned by 2030.
These buses could help more than 30 lakh passengers travel every day.
The state also wants to use more electric buses to reduce pollution.
The number of electric buses is expected to reach 1,100 by 2027.
New charging depots and solar systems will support these buses.
Cameras, panic buttons and tracking systems will be used to make travel safer.
Private bus companies may also help operate and improve the system.
Madhya Pradesh plans to connect 75% of its gram panchayats with bus services.
Under Mobility Vision: 2030, more than 15,000 public buses are planned across the state.
The network aims to serve more than 30 lakh passengers daily and redevelop over 180 bus facilities.
Electric bus numbers are targeted to reach 1,100 by 2027, while charging depots with solar infrastructure are being developed.
Buses will use cameras, panic buttons, tracking systems and an Intelligent Transport Management System to improve safety and monitoring.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh government, transport experts, private bus operators, industry representatives and policymakers.
- What
- The state is planning a public transport expansion, including more than 15,000 buses, rural connectivity improvements and increased electric mobility.
- Where
- Across Madhya Pradesh, including its gram panchayats, bus stands, terminals and depots.
- When
- The Passenger Transport Vision Summit is planned for 2026; electric bus expansion is targeted over the next six months and by 2027, with the broader Mobility Vision running to 2030.
- Why
- To create a modern, safe, accessible and environment-friendly transport system while improving rural connectivity and supporting investment, employment and industry.
Key facts
- Rural connectivity target
- Bus services for 75% of Madhya Pradesh’s gram panchayats
- Planned public buses
- More than 15,000 under Mobility Vision: 2030
- Daily passenger capacity
- More than 30 lakh passengers
- Facilities for redevelopment
- More than 180 bus stands, terminals and depots
- Current electric and intercity buses
- 96 PM e-buses and 120 intercity buses
- Electric bus target
- 1,100 buses by 2027
- Expected emissions reduction
- More than 70,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually
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