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Two Killed in Indore Rajbada E‑Bus Crash; Authorities Ban E‑Buses and Add New Stops
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 01:15 PM
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Two people died after a PM e‑bus collided in Rajbarda, Indore. The city administration has barred e‑buses from the area, set up temporary stops near Sanjay Setu and a local Gurudwara, and jailed the driver.
A public‑transport e‑bus operated by the state’s PM service met with a fatal accident in the Rajbarda locality of Indore, leaving two passengers dead. The crash prompted immediate action from municipal authorities, who ordered an immediate ban on all e‑buses from entering the Rajbarda corridor.
To mitigate disruption for commuters, the administration announced the creation of two provisional boarding points: one near Sanjay Setu and another close to the Gurudwara in the area. These stops will serve passengers until alternative routes are finalized.
Police investigations identified the bus driver as the primary cause of the mishap. He was arrested at the scene, charged under relevant traffic safety statutes, and transferred to jail pending trial. The incident has reignited debate over the safety of electric public‑transport vehicles in crowded Indian cities.
City officials have urged commuters to cooperate with the temporary arrangements and have pledged a review of e‑bus operational protocols to prevent future tragedies.
To mitigate disruption for commuters, the administration announced the creation of two provisional boarding points: one near Sanjay Setu and another close to the Gurudwara in the area. These stops will serve passengers until alternative routes are finalized.
Police investigations identified the bus driver as the primary cause of the mishap. He was arrested at the scene, charged under relevant traffic safety statutes, and transferred to jail pending trial. The incident has reignited debate over the safety of electric public‑transport vehicles in crowded Indian cities.
City officials have urged commuters to cooperate with the temporary arrangements and have pledged a review of e‑bus operational protocols to prevent future tragedies.