11 May 2026
PM-eBus Sewa scheme expanded to 200 cities
UPSC
SSC
Environment
Urban
Summary
Centre approved expansion of PM-eBus Sewa to 200 cities with population 3 lakh+, deploying 50,000 electric buses by 2030. Funding: ₹57,613 crore on PPP model.
Why it matters
UPSC GS-3 (Urban transport, EV policy). FAME-II, NEMMP integration. Reduce urban air pollution, fossil fuel imports.