‘Brought Sea Planes, Will Now Get Flying Buses’: Nitin Gadkari’s Big Plan To Tackle Traffic Woes

Published 15 July 2026 · local

‘Brought Sea Planes, Will Now Get Flying Buses’: Nitin Gadkari’s Big Plan To Tackle Traffic Woes Published By, Last Updated: July 15, 2026, 13:42 IST

‘Brought Sea Planes, Will Now Get Flying Buses’: Nitin Gadkari’s Big Plan To Tackle Traffic Woes Published By, Last Updated: July 15, 2026, 13:42 IST Nitin Gadkari likened the future aerial mass-transit system to his previous initiatives of introducing water-landing aircraft (seaplanes) and modern ropeway systems Rapid Read Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari. (File pic/PTI) Amid questions and confusion over E20, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced his next big plan to tackle India’s urban traffic congestion — “flying buses". Describing it as his next big promise, he envisions aerial pod-based or eVTOL-based transport systems, though specific technical details and timelines are yet to be finalized. What did Gadkari say Gadkari announced the plans as part of his vision for futuristic, mass rapid electric transport to help ease chronic urban traffic congestion. Speaking on July 14, at the inauguration of the Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway, Gadkari emphasised on the government’s focus on adopting advanced and sustainable mobility technologies. While he did not provide a specific timeline or technical roadmap, he likened the future aerial mass-transit system to his previous initiatives of introducing water-landing aircraft (seaplanes) and modern ropeway systems.

The concept generally refers to aerial pod-based transit or electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) systems rather than conventional buses that fly. Gadkari highlighted that these futuristic modes are part of the broader push to modernise public transport alongside ongoing infrastructure developments like hyperloops, cable buses, and funicular railways. Nitin Gadkari thinks that all people are as foolish as him and his supporters.Now he is talking about bringing flying buses to India. He should focus on making expressways and highways that can withstand a monsoon season. pic.twitter.com/E7GmdSMtGF — Haris Butt (@PplOfCongress) July 14, 2026 Gadkari’s transport solutions The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is actively pushing several cutting-edge transport solutions across the country Aerial Pod Transit: The government is planning a sky transit pod system in the Capital Region to relieve heavy traffic on routes like Dhaula Kuan to Manesar. Flash-Charging Electric Buses: Trials and development are underway for 135-seater executive-class buses in cities like Nagpur that can reach speeds of 120 kmph and recharge in just 30 seconds. Alternative Transit Options: The broader plan includes the introduction of hyperloop networks, funicular railways, and cable buses to improve mobility in both densely populated urban centers and inaccessible mountainous terrains.