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PM-eBus Sewa Scheme

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Why in the News?

The Centre’s PM-eBus Sewa Scheme is gaining momentum, with more than 500 electric buses operational across 23 cities and daily ridership exceeding one lakh passengers.

​About PM-eBus Sewa Scheme

The PM-eBus Sewa Scheme aims to strengthen urban public transport by deploying 10,000 air-conditioned electric buses in cities across India.

The scheme focuses on improving public transport facilities in cities with limited bus services, particularly smaller urban centres where organised city bus operations are absent or inadequate.

The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

​Eligible Cities

Cities with populations ranging from 3 lakh to 40 lakh, according to the 2011 Census, are eligible for the scheme.

State capitals in the North-Eastern and hilly regions, with populations below 3 lakh as per the 2011 Census, are also eligible.

​Key Features of the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Model

City bus operations are undertaken through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. States and cities are responsible for operating the bus services and making payments to bus operators, while the Central Government provides subsidies according to the scheme’s provisions.

Operational Support

The scheme supports bus operations for 10 years, helping cities establish and sustain electric bus services.

Infrastructure Development

The scheme supports the development of bus depots and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It also promotes green mobility through accessible bus stops and improved last-mile connectivity.

Digital and Smart Mobility

The scheme includes an Intelligent Transit Management System (ITMS) and National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)-based ticketing to improve the efficiency and convenience of urban public transport.


 


 

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