Overview
- The state flagged off 351 intercity and intracity buses on Friday, September 25, 2026, in a ceremony led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari.
- The initial batch will operate across seven cities with 145 buses in Indore, 106 in Bhopal, 67 in Jabalpur and smaller allocations to Rewa, Dewas, Katni and Bhind.
- The programme will run on a public‑private partnership model that uses transparent contracts, incentive schemes and allows private operators to earn non‑fare revenue from advertising and cargo services.
- Every vehicle will be fitted with real‑time monitoring through an Intelligent Transport Management System, CCTV, panic buttons, live tracking and a passenger information system alongside driver technical training.
- The government plans 1,500 buses in the first year and aims to add about 2,500–3,000 buses annually to reach roughly 15,000 by 2031 with a goal of serving 75% of the state’s gram panchayats which should improve last‑mile access while the pace of PPP contracting will determine rollout speed.