focus on providing safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions to citizens. Crossing three lakh daily ridership, expanding our electric fleet, strengthening digital services and empowering transport workers are significant milestones in our journey. As we prepare for the next phase of growth with PM eBus Sewa and hydrogen fuel cell buses, our commitment remains focused on delivering world-class public transport services for Odisha.”The next phase of expansion is already underway. Under the Government of India’s PM eBus Sewa Scheme, CRUT is preparing to deploy 400 additional electric buses across Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur and Berhampur. Odisha is also set to enter a new era of clean transportation with the planned introduction of three Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses under a grant from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.Beyond city bus operations, CRUT has broadened its impact through Odisha Yatri, the State’s pioneering zero-commission ride-hailing platform for cabs and auto-rickshaws. Operational in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri and Sambalpur, the platform has empowered 16,779 drivers to collectively earn over Rs 11.65 crore in commission-free income, ensuring greater economic benefits for transport service providers.Passenger safety and operational efficiency have also received a major boost through the integrated Command and Control Centre, which enables real-time monitoring and tracking of buses using GPS and Vehicle Location Tracking systems. CRUT is further strengthening commuter safety through a dedicated women’s safety module featuring SOS activation, emergency response integration, live location sharing and rapid support mechanisms.Human resource development remains a key pillar of CRUT’s success. More than 6,000 crew members have undergone training and capacity-building programmes since 2024. In a pioneering initiative promoting gender inclusion in public transport, 20 women Heavy Motor Vehicle drivers received specialised training to operate electric buses, opening new opportunities for women in the transport sector. To recognise excellence among frontline staff, CRUT has also introduced a KPI-based performance recognition system linked to service quality and operational performance.CRUT’s transformative efforts have earned national recognition from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
CRUT redefines urban mobility in Odisha; 400 more electric buses to ply in five cities
