The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is facing significant criticism from opposition parties for its recent decision to induct 250 new buses fabricated in Rajasthan into the PEPSU Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) fleet. This move has sparked accusations of hypocrisy, as Mann had previously criticized the Congress-led government for outsourcing bus body fabrication to Rajasthan, arguing it undermined local industry. Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia have pointed out this contradiction, questioning whether Mann's earlier criticisms were genuine or merely political theatrics. PRTC officials defended the decision, citing the absence of certified bus body builders in Punjab that meet central government standards. Under the kilometre scheme, private operators are responsible for supplying and maintaining the vehicles, with fabrication handled by accredited manufacturers in Rajasthan. The new buses are equipped with modern safety features, including panic buttons, vehicle tracking systems (VTS), and CCTV cameras, complying with current regulatory requirements.