{
  "id": 9887928,
  "title": "MP Bus Service Returns After 21 Years; Gadkari Warns Against Compromise On Quality, Safety",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/mp-bus-service-returns-after-21-years-gadkari-warns-against",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/mp-bus-service-returns-after-21-years-gadkari-warns-against-compromise-on-quality-safety"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari recently inaugurated the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Bus service and PM E-Bus Sewa in Madhya Pradesh, marking the return of an MP bus service after a 21-year hiatus. Gadkari emphasized the need to improve bus quality and safety, cautioning companies to meet required standards or face strict action. The service, launched with 351 buses, aims to enhance connectivity, particularly in rural areas, with a goal of operating 15,000 buses by 2031.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday said, “Buses are not being built to the required standard. Tell the companies to shape up. Otherwise, just as I come down hard on contractors, I will come down hard on you.\" said The Union minister and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Bus service and PM E-Bus Sewa…",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}