NationalWednesday, 3 June 2026·The Hindu - National
Madhya Pradesh to relaunch state bus service after 21 years; 2,432 buses planned across 7 regions
Madhya Pradesh will relaunch a state-wide public bus service under a new company, with phased operations starting from Indore and 2,432 buses planned across seven regions.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the relaunch of the state-wide public bus service, ‘Mukhya Mantri Sugam Parivahan Sewa’, after the Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation was disbanded in 2005.
Key specifics
- The service was discontinued in 2005 and is now being revived after a 21-year gap.
- The first phase will begin from Indore in July 2026, before Rakshabandhan.
- The State has been divided into 7 regions: Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Sagar, Gwalior and Rewa.
- A total of 620 intercity routes and 2,432 buses have been identified across Madhya Pradesh.
- In Indore region, 121 intercity routes will use 608 buses, while 28 city and suburban routes will use 784 buses.
Exam lens
TNPSC polity-governance and transport question type: match the scheme with the State, year, and implementing agency. Key facts: 2005 disbanding of MPSRTC, 2026 relaunch, 7 regions, 2,432 buses, PPP model, Indore first phase.