{
  "id": 12644797,
  "title": "Kalyan-Dombivli: KDMT Gets 22 Electric Buses Under PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme, Operations Likely In 2-3 Weeks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/kalyan-dombivli-kdmt-gets-22-electric-buses-under-pm-e-bus-sewa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T13:54:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/kalyan-dombivli-kdmt-gets-22-electric-buses-under-pm-e-bus-sewa-scheme-operations-likely-in-2-3-weeks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Transport (KDMT) has received 22 electric buses under the Centre's PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme, with operations expected to commence in 2-3 weeks. These buses form part of the 100 electric buses sanctioned for the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC). KDMT administrator, Dr Vijay Kumar Dwase, stated that technical and operational formalities are still being finalized before the buses can start serving passengers. The introduction of electric buses aims to provide a cleaner, quieter, and more comfortable public transport option for commuters in Kalyan and Dombivli. These buses will likely be deployed on high-demand routes, reducing pressure on KDMT's existing fleet and enhancing service frequency on crucial routes. The remaining buses under the PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme are anticipated to arrive in subsequent phases, further bolstering KDMT's public transport capacity and promoting sustainable mobility in the twin-city region.",
  "summary": "Kalyan, October 7, 2026: The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Transport (KDMT) has received a major boost to its public transport fleet with 22 electric buses arriving in Kalyan under the Centre’s PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme. The buses are part of the 100 electric buses sanctioned for the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC). The newly arrived buses have been added to the KDMT fleet. However, commuters…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}