Bhubaneswar Wins 'Best Public Transport System' Award for Mo Bus and Mo-E Ride

Bhubaneswar Wins 'Best Public Transport System' Award for Mo Bus and Mo-E Ride

Urban mobility services ‘Mo Bus’ and ‘Mo-E Ride’ have earned Bhubaneswar the title of "city with the Best Public Transport System” for the second consecutive time, awarded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on Sunday.

Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra received the award from Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo at Gandhi Nagar in Gujarat.

Mahapatra said, “This award symbolises our collective commitment for building a sustainable future under VIKSIT Odisha vision. Our commitment to enhance public transport has transformed the way citizens of Odisha commute. We have implemented innovative technologies, expanded our network and prioritised safety and accessibility for passengers under our transport service.”

This is the sixth time the Odisha government initiative, managed by the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), has received the Centre’s recognition as one of the finest urban mobility. CRUT was established in 2018 to provide an efficient and affordable urban transport mode for the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Currently, it is operating with around 463 buses out of which 83 are E-buses.

CRUT officials said due to its customer-centric approach, Mo Bus has now become the lifeline for citizens in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Rourkela, Berhampur & Sambalpur. The revamped Mo Bus app has significantly enhanced digital ticketing.