Madhya Pradesh to Relaunch State Bus Service

Madhya Pradesh has planned to reintroduce a state-run public bus network named Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva after a gap of 21 years. The service is scheduled for phased rollout from July-August 2026, with Indore selected as the model city for the first phase.

State Road Transport in Madhya Pradesh

The earlier state-owned Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation was shut down in 2005 after financial losses. The new bus service is designed for intercity, intracity, and interstate routes across the state.

Operational Plan and Fleet Size

The state plans to deploy more than 5,200 buses under the new system. A total of 1,688 buses are planned for Indore in the first phase, and the service will operate through seven transport regions: Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Sagar, Gwalior, and Rewa.

Public-Private Partnership Model

The new transport system will function under a public-private partnership model. Officials have stated that private bus operators running services under valid permits will continue their operations.

Electric Buses Under PM e-Bus Service

The first phase includes 150 electric buses under the PM e-Bus Service. These buses are expected to begin operations in Indore from July 2026.

Important Facts for Exams

• Madhya Pradesh is one of India’s largest states by area and has 55 districts.
• Indore is a major urban centre in Madhya Pradesh and has been selected as the model city for the first phase of the bus service.
• Public-private partnership, or PPP, is a model in which government and private entities share responsibilities in service delivery.
• Rakshabandhan in 2026 falls on 28 August.