Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate new bus services in Bhopal on September 25, featuring electric and CNG buses equipped with safety features.
The Madhya Pradesh government is set to launch a new public passenger bus service under CM Sugam Parivahan Seva. The state-level programme at BHEL Dussehra Maidan, Bhopal, on September 25 will see the inauguration by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari. The Transport Department has prepared for the safe and convenient operation of intercity and intracity buses, with drivers undergoing training in the technology, operation, and safety standards of electric and CNG buses.
The new buses will be equipped with panic buttons and GPS for passenger safety and monitoring. GPS will enable live tracking of buses, while panic buttons will enhance passenger safety during emergencies. The service aims to connect cities and strengthen public transport within urban areas, with intercity buses connecting two or more cities and intracity buses operating within cities.
The State Government has set a target of expanding the bus fleet to 15,000 over the next five years. This expansion will provide passengers across the state with more travel options. To facilitate this, the Transport Department has prepared a phased action plan to add 2,500 to 3,000 new buses annually.
Drivers across the state will be trained in the safe operation of modern buses. Institutes of Driving Training and Research have been established in Indore and Chhindwara, where training is already underway. Five Regional Driving Training Centres are also being established in Bhopal, Betul, Chhatarpur, Ujjain, and Gwalior. In addition, 22 district-level driver training centres will soon be established to train drivers in modern technology, safety standards, and the operation of electric and CNG buses.
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