Green Transport Revolution in Rajasthan: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Flags Off ‘PM E-Bus Seva’, Gifts First Fleet to Jaipur and Bhilwara

Marking a historic milestone in eco-friendly and accessible urban mobility, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma officially launched the ‘PM E-Bus Seva’ scheme in the state on Saturday (June 20, 2026). During a grand ceremony at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in Jaipur, the CM flagged off 29 state-of-the-art electric buses for the capital city. Simultaneously, he virtually inaugurated another fleet of 18 e-buses for Bhilwara. This major initiative is aimed at drastically reducing the carbon footprint and promoting a sustainable public transport network across Rajasthan’s major urban centers.

Key Highlights of the News:

• Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma rolls out 29 e-buses for Jaipur and 18 for Bhilwara under the PM E-Bus Seva.
• A total of 1,150 electric buses have been sanctioned for 8 major cities; 675 will hit the roads in the first phase by Diwali 2026.
• Buses are equipped with modern amenities like CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and AC to ensure maximum passenger security.
• Leading by example, the Chief Minister personally purchased a ticket and traveled in the newly launched e-bus to review its ride quality.

Modern Amenities for a Safe Commute; CM Takes a Ride

Before officially flagging off the green fleet, Chief Minister Sharma performed a traditional puja of the vehicles and closely inspected their technical features. These buses are meticulously designed to provide a comfortable commuting experience, particularly for women, differently-abled individuals, senior citizens, and students. Prioritizing passenger security, each air-conditioned vehicle is fitted with CCTV cameras and emergency panic buttons. Taking a hands-on approach, the Chief Minister bought a ticket from the counter and traveled alongside regular passengers from Amar Jawan Jyoti to the State Hangar to personally assess the quality of the public transport.

1,150 E-Buses Sanctioned for 8 Cities in Rajasthan

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister highlighted that the central government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, launched the ‘PM E-Bus Seva’ in August 2023 to transform the face of urban transit. The central government is assisting the state with comprehensive infrastructure support, ranging from depot construction to operational logistics. Eight key cities in Rajasthan—Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Bhilwara, Alwar, and Ajmer—have been selected for this scheme.

With a massive total of 1,150 e-buses sanctioned for the state, the CM announced that the first phase, comprising 675 buses, will be fully operational by the upcoming Diwali festival. Furthermore, to bolster urban and tourism transport, the state government plans to introduce 555 additional urban e-buses and 50 premium double-decker electric buses.

A Step Towards ‘Viksit Rajasthan 2047’ and Environmental Conservation

Emphasizing the state’s rapid trajectory of progress, Sharma stated that the ‘double-engine’ government has significantly accelerated development across water, electricity, industry, and infrastructure sectors over the past two and a half years. He termed the e-bus launch as a crucial stepping stone toward realizing the grand vision of a ‘Viksit Rajasthan 2047’ (Developed Rajasthan).

Aligning green transport with ecological conservation, the Chief Minister lauded the ongoing ‘Hariyalo Rajasthan’ campaign, under which a record 20 crore saplings have already been planted. He strongly urged the citizens of the state to actively participate in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ tree-plantation initiative to boost the region’s green cover.

The launch event in Jaipur was attended by prominent dignitaries including MLAs Kalicharan Saraf and Gopal Sharma, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, and JCTSL Chairman Ravi Jain. Meanwhile, Bhilwara MLAs Udaylal Bhadana and Ashok Kothari joined the celebration virtually.