From The Economic Times · PTI · · 1m 10s
Nitin Gadkari Launches MP Bus Service
Nitin Gadkari and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurate state-run bus service after 21 years.
In brief
Nitin Gadkari and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurate state-run bus service after 21 years. Madhya Pradesh now has state-run bus service with 351 buses under PPP model for accessible, safe transport. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Launch Event
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Bus service and PM E-Bus Sewa in Madhya Pradesh on Friday.
21-Year Wait Ends
With this launch on the birth anniversary of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founding member Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, people in MP now have access to a state-run bus service after 21 years.
351 Buses Under PPP
State Transport Minister Uday Pratap Singh said 351 buses will operate under a public-private partnership (PPP) model as part of the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva.
Seven Cities Service
These buses are being flagged off from seven cities: Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Rewa, Dewas, Katni, and Bhind.
Connectivity Goal
This service will strengthen bus connectivity between urban and rural areas, providing accessible, safe, modern and environmentally friendly transportation.
The main idea
Madhya Pradesh now has state-run bus service with 351 buses under PPP model for accessible, safe transport.
