CM Bhajan Lal flags off 110 PM e-Buses across Rajasthan
Synopsis
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma flagged off 110 electric buses across 8 cities on August 11, 2026, under the Centre's PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, advancing the state's push for cleaner, modern urban public transport under PM Modi's national electric mobility programme.
Key Takeaways
110 PM e-Buses flagged off by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma from the state secretariat in Jaipur on August 11, 2026 .
The fleet will operate across 8 cities in Rajasthan, including Jaipur.
Buses are deployed under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme , approved by the Union Cabinet in 2023 for 10,000 electric buses nationwide.
Prem Bairwa and Urban Development Minister of State Kharra attended the launch.
The rollout is part of India's broader push to decarbonise urban public transport across states.
Rajasthan took a concrete step toward greener urban mobility on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma flagged off 110 PM e-Buses from the state secretariat complex in Jaipur, extending electric public transport to eight cities across the state.
Speaking at the launch, CM Sharma described the rollout as 'an important step toward modern and green public transport in Rajasthan,' promising commuters transport that is 'more accessible, safe, convenient, and environment-friendly.' Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Prem Bairwa and Urban Development Minister of State (Independent Charge) Kharra were present at the event.
PM e-Bus Sewa: the central scheme powering the push
The buses are deployed under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, which the Union Cabinet approved in 2023 to induct 10,000 electric buses across selected Indian cities. Rajasthan's August 2026 launch is part of the ongoing state-level rollout of that national programme. CM Sharma credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance for the initiative, framing it within the broader goal of building a 'clean, modern, and developed Rajasthan.'Eight cities, one green grid
With Jaipur as the anchor, the electric fleet now fans out to seven other Rajasthan cities — expanding zero-emission public transit beyond the capital for the first time under this scheme. Urban commuters stand to gain the most immediately: quieter rides, lower fares tied to cheaper electricity, and a measurable cut in tailpipe emissions on city roads. The exact roster of cities has not been officially confirmed in the public record beyond the CM's announcement. Rajasthan joins a growing list of states that have activated PM e-Bus Sewa fleets since the scheme's approval, as India pushes to electrify urban bus corridors ahead of its climate commitments. The next test will be ridership uptake and whether the grid infrastructure supporting these buses scales fast enough to keep them running — because an electric bus parked at a charging bottleneck is just a very expensive bench.Point of View
Letting CM Sharma claim tangible green infrastructure credit ahead of any electoral cycle. It also tightens the political narrative linking state governance to PM Modi's national schemes — a standard BJP playbook of co-branding central programmes with local leadership. The real policy test, however, lies downstream: whether Rajasthan builds the charging ecosystem and maintenance capacity to sustain a growing electric fleet, or whether the launch remains a headline without a durable operational backbone.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PM e-Bus Sewa and how does it work?
PM e-Bus Sewa is a Union Cabinet-approved scheme from 2023 aimed at deploying 10,000 electric buses across Indian cities. The Centre funds the buses and states are responsible for operations and route planning.
How many e-buses were launched in Rajasthan on August 11, 2026?
110 PM e-Buses were flagged off by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma from the Jaipur state secretariat on August 11, 2026.
Which cities in Rajasthan will get the new PM e-Buses?
The buses will operate across 8 cities in Rajasthan including Jaipur. The complete official list of all eight cities has not been confirmed in the public record beyond the CM's announcement.
Who was present at the Rajasthan PM e-Bus launch?
Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Prem Bairwa and Urban Development Minister of State (Independent Charge) Kharra joined CM Bhajan Lal Sharma at the flagging-off ceremony.
How do PM e-Buses benefit commuters in Rajasthan?
The electric buses offer quieter, cleaner rides with lower tailpipe emissions and are designed to be more accessible, safe, and convenient than conventional diesel buses on city routes.
