The Nagpur Municipal Corporation has proposed a Rs 5,755.8 mn transport budget for the financial year 2026–27, outlining measures to modernise public services and strengthen finances. The proposal was presented to the standing committee by Transport Committee Chairperson Mangala Khekare on Monday and centres on a dual strategy to boost non-fare revenue while accelerating the transition to an eco-friendly fleet. The plan aims to reduce reliance on ticket income and improve service quality for commuters.

A central feature of the proposal is the monetisation of transport assets, with commercial complexes planned at Mor Bhavan Bus Stand one and two, Patwardhan, Lakadganj (Matrushakti), Hingna, Wadi and Khapri. The corporation has earmarked Rs 400 mn for initial development of these sites and intends to convert bus stop kiosks into leased compact business hubs for coffee shops, utility centres and photocopy services. Officials expect these measures to generate steady rental income while enhancing commuter convenience.

The document reiterates a strong green push across the fleet, which currently totals 580 buses, comprising 385 electric vehicles, 150 diesel midi-buses and 45 mini-buses. Under a state grant of Rs 1,370 mn, 105 standard air conditioned electric buses have been inducted out of 250 sanctioned, and 150 e-midi buses sanctioned under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme were virtually inaugurated by the Prime Minister. A proposal for 25 advanced articulated flash-charging buses has been submitted to the Central Government for approval.

The budget also allocates Rs 400 mn for road and depot campus development and Rs 100 mn for upgrading depot facilities, with plans to install CCTV at all bus stops, rationalise ticket pricing and roll out new routes to improve connectivity. Chairperson Khekare projected a closing balance of Rs six point eight three eight mn by March 2027 and set out confidence that the measures will stabilise departmental finances while ensuring safe, comfortable and affordable transport. The presentation was attended by senior civic officials and committee members.