{
  "id": 9583013,
  "title": "Government Bus Services Return To MP After 21-Year Gap; CM, Gadkari To Launch Sugam Parivahan Seva With 351 Buses In Saven Cities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/government-bus-services-return-to-mp-after-21-year-gap-cm-gadkari-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T15:57:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/government-bus-services-return-to-mp-after-21-year-gap-cm-gadkari-to-launch-sugam-parivahan-seva-with-351-buses-in-saven-cities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Madhya Pradesh's government is set to relaunch its public transport bus services after a 21-year hiatus, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union minister Nitin Gadkari scheduled to launch the Chief Minister Sugam Parivahan Seva on Friday. The initiative aims to connect villages with cities throughout the state by putting 351 intercity and intracity buses to use in Bhopal and seven other major cities. This marks a significant shift from the past, when the 'MP Road Transport Corporation' was shut down in 2005 amid a 21-year closure of public transport services.\n\nKey aspects of the resuscitated project include a phased rollout of modern bus services, such as e-buses, and an emphasis on enhancing passenger convenience. New bus stops, terminals, and a robust control system will be established to support the operation, which will be based on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The project intends to provide transport services to 75% of gram panchayats across the state, with a target of adding 2,500 to 3,000 buses annually to reach a goal of 15,000 buses by 2031.\n\nTo ensure passenger safety and convenience, several features will be implemented. Real-time monitoring of bus operations, location, and schedule adherence will be enabled through an Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS). Command and control centres, CCTV surveillance, panic buttons, and live vehicle tracking devices will be integrated to bolster passenger security and streamline operations. Additionally, drivers will receive technical training in modern technology and safe traffic management practices to further enhance the quality of service.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): “Tomorrow (Friday) will be a historic day for Madhya Pradesh. The state government is relaunching public transport bus services after a gap of 21 years,” said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav here on Thursday. In 1995, the process to close down the ‘MP Road Transport Corporation’ was started and it was finally shut down in 2005. After a long gap, buses under government…",
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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."
}