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Madhya Pradesh launches 351 buses to revive public transport after 20 years
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 09:36 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh government rolled out 351 buses on Friday, marking the first major revival of the state’s public bus network in two decades.
The state transport department of Madhya Pradesh introduced 351 buses into service on Friday, signalling a concerted effort to restart a public bus system that has been inactive for twenty years. The deployment was carried out across several key routes, aiming to provide affordable and reliable travel options for commuters.
Officials said the revival is part of a broader strategy to enhance intra‑state connectivity, especially in rural and semi‑urban areas that have long relied on private operators or personal vehicles. By reinstating a state‑run fleet, the government hopes to reduce travel costs and ease traffic congestion.
The launch is expected to lay the groundwork for further expansion, with plans to add more buses and extend services to additional towns over the coming months. Authorities will monitor ridership and operational efficiency to fine‑tune the network for long‑term sustainability.
Officials said the revival is part of a broader strategy to enhance intra‑state connectivity, especially in rural and semi‑urban areas that have long relied on private operators or personal vehicles. By reinstating a state‑run fleet, the government hopes to reduce travel costs and ease traffic congestion.
The launch is expected to lay the groundwork for further expansion, with plans to add more buses and extend services to additional towns over the coming months. Authorities will monitor ridership and operational efficiency to fine‑tune the network for long‑term sustainability.