About the Scheme
PM eBus Sewa deploys 10,000 electric buses in cities to expand public transport and reduce urban pollution. Announced Aug 16, 2023. Budget: ₹57,613 crore (10 years). 169 cities. Public-Private Partnership model: operators run buses; government funds buses and charging infrastructure. Linked with National Common Mobility Card.
Target Beneficiaries: Urban commuters in 169 cities; public transport users; environment beneficiary
Key Features
- 10,000 electric buses across 169 cities over 10 years; budget ₹57,613 crore
- Cities with population 3 lakh+ (from 2011 census) eligible
- PPP model: government pays bus subsidy; operator funds remaining and maintenance
- National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) integration for seamless ticketing
- Zero-emission: replaces diesel buses; reduces carbon footprint of public transport
- Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and 164 others
- Linked with FAME II bus scheme; complements electric mobility push