MP Govt To Consult Key Stakeholders Before Launching Bus Services; Plans To Connect 75% Of Village Panchayats, Upgrade 180+ Transport Facilities
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Madhya Pradesh state government has geared up to hold discussions with all key players before launching the bus services. Once the government bus services begin, the private bus operators' high-handedness will end. For this reason, the private operators oppose the government bus services, and they struck work in protest before Holi to maintain their monopoly. The…
The Madhya Pradesh state government is preparing to consult key stakeholders before launching bus services. Private bus operators have opposed the government initiative, citing concerns about maintaining their monopoly. The government aims to connect 75% of village Panchayats through bus services. The transport department plans to hold a two-day summit in Indore on September 11 to discuss the scheme with all interested parties.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the meeting, which will feature transportation experts, private operators, industry representatives, and policymakers. By 2030, the state intends to operate 15,000 public buses, with over 180 bus stands, terminals, and depots receiving a facelift. In the next six months, the government will introduce 486 PM e-buses and 34 intercity buses under the Sugam Parivahan services, which will be provided through a private-public partnership model. The summit will focus on how to involve private operators in the scheme.
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