Published: 13 February 2026Jaipur Unveiled / Coach Builders India / PIBRajasthan
PM e-Bus Sewa: Jaipur Begins Trial Runs of AC Electric Buses, Rajasthan's 9-City EV Fleet Deployment Underway
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Jaipur started trial runs of AC electric buses under PM e-Bus Sewa in February 2026 — 150 buses initially, scaling to 300+ by June 2026. The scheme covers 8 Rajasthan cities (Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Bhilwara, Jodhpur) with 675 e-buses total, part of a national 10,000 e-bus rollout.
In February 2026, Jaipur commenced trial runs of new air-conditioned electric buses under the Central Government's PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, marking a major push for sustainable urban transport in Rajasthan. The trial covered both 9-metre and 12-metre electric buses across key city routes, with full commercial deployment planned by June 2026.
Jaipur has been allocated 150 electric buses in the first consignment, with plans to deploy over 300 buses in phases. The broader PM e-Bus Sewa scheme under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) covers 8 major cities in Rajasthan — Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Bhilwara, and Jodhpur — with a total deployment of 565 nine-metre and 110 twelve-metre fully electric buses. Nationally, the scheme sanctions 10,000 e-buses across 116 cities in 20 states and 6 UTs on a Public-Private Partnership model. The push for electric buses aligns with Rajasthan's climate action commitments, reduces urban air pollution, and reduces state transport corporations' fuel costs — directly benefiting Rajasthan's fiscal sustainability.
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PM e-Bus Sewa began trial runs of AC electric buses in which Rajasthan city?
Explanation · Correct answer CPM e-Bus Sewa trial runs began in Jaipur.
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What is PM e-Bus Sewa and when was it launched?
PM e-Bus Sewa is a centrally sponsored scheme to deploy 10,000 AC electric buses across Indian cities. Jaipur began trial runs under this scheme in February 2026 with 150 buses, with full deployment scaling to 300+ buses by June 2026.
Which eight Rajasthan cities are covered under PM e-Bus Sewa and how many buses are allocated?
Rajasthan has been allocated 675 electric buses for eight cities: Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Bhilwara, and Jodhpur. This is part of the national 10,000 e-bus rollout.
What is the PPP model used in PM e-Bus Sewa?
Under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, city bus operators (private firms) procure, maintain, and operate the electric buses, while the government provides viability-gap funding. The model reduces upfront capital expenditure by government bodies while ensuring private operational efficiency.
How does PM e-Bus Sewa contribute to India's climate and mobility goals?
The scheme aligns with India's National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) by replacing polluting diesel buses with zero-tailpipe-emission electric buses, thereby reducing urban air pollution and carbon emissions. It also promotes modal shift from private vehicles to public transport.
Why is the PM e-Bus Sewa particularly relevant for Rajasthan's urban development context?
Rajasthan's Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities have historically lacked adequate public transport. The inclusion of all eight cities — not just Jaipur — signals a push for equitable urban mobility. For RAS, this links to themes of sustainable urban development, smart cities, and Rajasthan's EV policy.
