India, Oct. 30 -- Madhya Pradesh is expanding its public bus network under the Chief Minister Sugam Transport Service, with digital ticketing, passenger safety and rural connectivity among the priorities of its Transport Vision 2030-31.

The state government said 351 buses are operating across seven major cities under the service. Passengers using city buses in Indore, Bhopal and Jabalpur can book tickets online through the Chalo mobile app. Indore also offers bus passes to city bus users.

The state has set a target of operating more than 15,000 public buses by 2030-31 and serving over 30 lakh passengers every day. The plan also envisages more than 180 bus depots and terminals, and direct bus links to 75 per cent of gram panchayats in ph...