Bhubaneswar: Technology-driven, citizen-friendly Mo Bus and Mo-E Ride service of the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), an Odisha government initiative, has been adjudged as the ‘City with the Best Public Transport system’ in the country at 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Expo. The conference is organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, every year.
Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister, Department of Housing &Urban Development, received the award from Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs& Urban Affairs, at Gandhinagar on October 27.
Speaking at the conference, Dr. Mahapatra said, “This accolade is not merely a trophy; it symbolises our collective commitment for building a sustainable future under the Viksit Odisha vision. Our commitment to enhance public transport has transformed the way citizens of Odisha commute. We have implemented innovative technologies, expanded our network, prioritised safety and accessibility for passengers.”
Earlier, CRUT signed agreement with Open Network for Digital Network (ONDC) in the presence of Minister, H&UD Dept, and Dr N Thirumala Naik, IAS, Managing Director, CRUT. In a significant move to enhance sustainable and inclusive urban mobility, Government of Odisha has begun preparations for the launch of ‘Odisha Yatri’, a transformative mobility app. This initiative aligns with the state’s broader vision of ‘Viksit Odisha’, aimed at both empowering drivers and improving customer experiences across the state in association with ONDC.
Established six years ago, CRUT operates Mo Bus and Mo E-Ride promoting sustainable transport solutions. Due to its customer-centric approach, CRUT has become the lifeline for citizens in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Rourkela, Berhampur and Sambalpur.
