Flying Buses: According to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, India is aggressively developing innovative public transportation methods, such as flying buses and state-of-the-art electric buses, to reduce traffic congestion.

“We are working on connecting Dhaula Kuan to Manesar through a pod system in the air, as there is a lot of traffic on that route,” Mr. Gadkari stated during an interview with the media agency. In Pune, a similar feasibility study is also underway.

How Flying Buses Work?

In India, the term “flying buses” mostly refers to Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) systems that use aerial pods for transportation. These are small, self-propelled electric vehicles. They travel on elevated tracks, either running on top of rails or hanging from them.

These pods work like on-demand taxis. You can summon one, and it will take you directly to your destination without any stops. Each pod can seat two to six people. Some models, like SkyTran, used in other countries, use magnetic technology to reach speeds of up to 240 kmph.

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Electric Buses:

Additionally, Mr. Gadkari revealed that his ministry is developing a technology similar to a double-decker bus, designed to transport people across mountainous regions like Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir. “These initiatives are part of our broader efforts to make public transport more efficient and accessible,” he said. In Nagpur, the ministry has already launched a project to deploy high-capacity electric buses. This 135-seater electric bus, equipped with flash-charging technology, will run on the city’s ring route.

“It will feature 135 seats, executive-class seating, a front-facing TV, and a top speed of 120 kmph,” Gadkari explained. “The bus will stop every 40 kilometers, allowing passengers to get on and off within 30 seconds, during which the bus will also recharge.”

The minister also announced that these buses will include “bus hostesses,” similar to air hostesses on flights. He noted that the fare for these advanced electric buses will likely be 30% lower than that of diesel buses. After successfully implementing the Nagpur model, the government plans to expand this service to key corridors, including Bengaluru-Chennai, Delhi-Jaipur, Delhi-Chandigarh, Delhi-Dehradun, and Mumbai to Nashik and Pune, he added.

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