{"id":63169,"date":"2026-04-05T18:59:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T13:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=63169"},"modified":"2026-04-05T21:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T16:16:42","slug":"cm-bhagwant-singh-mann-to-flag-off-100-new-prtc-buses-on-april-6-marking-major-push-to-modernise-punjabs-public-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/cm-bhagwant-singh-mann-to-flag-off-100-new-prtc-buses-on-april-6-marking-major-push-to-modernise-punjabs-public-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to flag off 100 new PRTC buses on April 6, marking major push to modernise Punjab\u2019s public transport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bhagwant Mann Govt investing \u20b9125 crore to induct 100 Midi &amp; 309 ordinary buses in PRTC fleet: Harpal Singh Cheema<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Punjab E News (5 April 2026):<\/span> In a significant step towards transforming Punjab\u2019s public transport infrastructure, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will flag off 100 new buses of the PEPSU Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) on April 6, 2026, reinforcing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab Government\u2019s commitment to modern, efficient and accessible mobility across the state.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the scale of this initiative, Punjab Finance and Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that the Bhagwant Mann Government remains firmly committed to revitalising public transport infrastructure and ensuring a reliable and accessible transportation network for people across Punjab. \u201cThe flag-off of these buses is a clear demonstration of the government\u2019s sustained efforts in this direction,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Detailing the PRTC modernisation drive, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, \u201cPunjab is making a capital investment of approximately \u20b9125 crore to procure a total of 100 Midi and 309 ordinary buses, which will be inducted into the fleet in a phased manner. To swiftly meet the increasing demand for public transport and further augment the operational capacity of the corporation, PRTC is also hiring an additional 254 ordinary buses under the Kilometer Scheme.\u201d He added that this strategic move is designed to ensure efficient service delivery on key routes.<\/p>\n<p>Expanding on the broader roadmap, the Minister further shared an ambitious expansion plan for PUNBUS. He stated, \u201cThe government is slated to add a staggering 606 buses to the PUNBUS fleet overall. This extensive plan includes 387 new buses to be added directly to the fleet. Furthermore, under the Kilometer Scheme, PUNBUS will be introducing 19 Volvo buses, 100 HVAC buses, and 100 ordinary buses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy injecting over a thousand new and KM-scheme buses into the combined operations of PRTC and PUNBUS, the state is actively future-proofing Punjab\u2019s transit system,\u201d Harpal Singh Cheema added.<\/p>\n<p>He further emphasised that this expansion reflects the Bhagwant Mann Government\u2019s unwavering commitment to modernising the fleet and strengthening public transport as a dependable mode of travel.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, \u201cThe initiative aims not only to facilitate economic growth through better connectivity but also to prioritise passenger comfort and road safety across Punjab.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bhagwant Mann Govt investing \u20b9125 crore to induct 100 Midi &amp; 309 ordinary buses in PRTC fleet: Harpal Singh Cheema Punjab E News (5 April 2026): In a significant step towards transforming Punjab\u2019s public transport infrastructure, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will flag off 100 new buses of the PEPSU Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":62993,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63169","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest","category-punjab"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - 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