Haryana Chief Minister Proposes Comprehensive Expansion of Public Transport Services
Haryana CM calls for massive public transport expansion, new route plan

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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has called for a significant expansion of public transport services in the state, aiming for universal bus connectivity to every village and urban area. This initiative is part of the Haryana Vision-2047 plan, which includes enhancing intra-city transport, integrating technology for safety, and promoting electric buses.
- 01The Chief Minister aims for every village in Haryana to have bus connectivity within a year.
- 02A real-time bus tracking system will be implemented, similar to that used by Indian Railways.
- 03Haryana plans to procure electric buses and develop charging infrastructure, including 10 new electric bus stands.
- 04The state has 26 vehicle scrapping centres, the highest in India, with an expected incentive allocation of ₹160 crore from the Central Government.
- 05Measures against vehicular pollution include installing automatic number plate recognition cameras at petrol pumps.
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a comprehensive plan to expand public transport services across the state, emphasizing the need to reduce reliance on private vehicles to promote sustainable mobility. During a high-level meeting, he directed the Transport Department to create a revised route plan to ensure that no village in Haryana lacks bus connectivity within the next year. The initiative, part of the Haryana Vision-2047, also aims to enhance intra-city transport, with special services for industrial workers and improved connectivity to major urban facilities. Saini highlighted the importance of integrating technology into public transport, including real-time tracking systems and safety measures such as CCTV cameras and panic buttons in buses. Additionally, the government is prioritizing the procurement of electric buses and the establishment of charging infrastructure, with plans for 10 new electric bus stands. The Chief Minister also reviewed the Happy Card Scheme, vehicle management modernization, and measures against vehicular pollution, including stricter enforcement of Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates. Overall, the initiative seeks to modernize Haryana's transport infrastructure and promote green mobility.
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The expansion of public transport services will enhance mobility for residents, particularly benefiting students, women, and working professionals.
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