Shillong, Feb 27: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today flagged off a fleet of 84 new buses, including 55 electric buses inducted under the PM eBus Sewa Scheme, at a programme held at the New Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
The launch marked the formal introduction of “Ka Bos Jong Ngi” (Our Bus) under the Urban Affairs Department.
The newly inducted buses are equipped with air-conditioning, mobile charging points, real-time tracking systems, and e-ticketing facilities to ensure convenience, safety, and efficiency for passengers.
A pilot run commenced today on the IIM Shillong–Upper Shillong route, with services scheduled to operate daily from 7 am to 9 pm. The initiative is expected to improve urban connectivity and provide citizens with a reliable, comfortable, and eco-friendly mode of transportation.
The programme also included the handing over of seven food carts to beneficiaries of the Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK). The Chief Minister handed over the food carts to the beneficiaries, supporting livelihood initiatives and grassroots entrepreneurship.
The launch marks an important milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize public transport infrastructure, create livelihood opportunities, and promote sustainable urban development, a CMO press release said.
