Mo Bus
Mo Bus is a public transport bus service run in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), a special purpose vehicle (SPV), formed under Housing and Urban Development Department of the Government of Odisha operates a fleet of 390 buses to and from the capital. The buses currently operate in two phases, another phase would be established, covering all major destinations across the Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Rourkela.[1] The service was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik on 6 November 2018.
 Air Conditioned MoBus with blue colour scheme | |
| Parent | Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 6 November 2018 |
| Headquarters | Block 1, 2nd Floor, BMC Bhawani Mall, Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Locale | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Khordha, Puri, Rourkela |
| Service area | Odisha |
| Service type | Intelligent Public Transport System (IPTS) |
| Alliance | Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) #MoBhubaneswar Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) |
| Routes | 63 |
| Fleet | 490 |
| Daily ridership | 2,57,000 (May 18, 2023) |
| Fuel type | |
| Operator | Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) |
| Website | capitalregiontransport |
Features
The buses are equipped with Wi-Fi, closed circuit television cameras, online ticketing systems and a smartphone application.[2] Automated fare collection system is also there for commuters in the form of the Odyssey City Card.[3]
Infrastructure
Bus Que Shelters
Mo Bus Raj Bhavan Bus Queue Shelter
Back-lit display signage board with city map, seating arrangements, poly-carbonate semitransparent roof cover, dustbins, vertical signage posts including Global Positioning System (GPS) based public information system showing real time information of the plying Mo Buses are featured in the Bus Que Shelters (BQS). The public information system (PIS) is linked to the Bhubaneswar Operations Centre (BOC) of the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited.[4]
Depots
Currently, Mo Bus uses three bus depots for its operations.
- Bhagabanpur
- Patia
- Pokhariput
Terminals
There are 14 existing terminals which is currently being used by Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) for Mo Bus operations.
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Biju Patnaik International Airport
- Dumduma
- Gothapatna
- Institute of Medical Sciences and Sum Hospital
- Kalinga Nagar
- Kalinga Vihar K9B
- Khordha New Bus Stand
- Lingipur
- Mancheswar
- Master Canteen Terminal
- Nandankanan Zoological Park
- Sai Mandir
- Sikharchandi Vihar
OD Terminals
The Origin Destination (OD) Terminals are state-of-the-art bus terminals to be developed by Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) for the origins and destinations of the routes established. Currently, OD Terminals are set up in four locations i.e. Chandrasekharpur, Ghatikia, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, and Nandankanan Zoological Park.[5]
Routes
Capital Region
| Route | Terminal A | Terminal B |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Acharya Vihar | Patia (via Niladri Vihar) |
| 10 | Biju Patnaik International Airport | Biju Patnaik Park, Cuttack (via Nandankanan Zoological Park) |
| 11 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Nandankanan High School (via Acharya Vihar) |
| 12 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Nandankanan Zoological Park (via Jaydev Vihar) |
| 13 | Nandankanan Zoological Park | Lingipur (via AG Square) |
| 16 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Biju Patnaik Park, Cuttack (via NH) |
| 17 | Biju Patnaik International Airport | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack |
| 18 | Inter-State Bus Terminal, Baramunda | Jagatpur (via Nandankanan Zoological Park) |
| 19 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar | Mahanadi Vihar, OMP Square (via NH) |
| 20 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Khordha New Bus Stand (via Vani Vihar) |
| 21 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Khordha New Bus Stand (via Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology) |
| 22A | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Khurda Road Junction |
| 22B | Jatani Gate | Khordha New Bus Stand (via Jatani) |
| 23 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Institute of Medical Sciences and Sum Hospital |
| 24 | Sai Mandir | Kalinga Vihar |
| 24E | Kalinga Vihar | Sai Mandir (Ranga Bazar) |
| 25 | Ranasinghpur (Dumduma) | DHPL Sahoo Residency, Mancheswar (Rangamatia) |
| 26 | Chakeisaini | Jadupur (Dumduma) |
| 27 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar (via Delta Square) |
| 28 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Trident Galaxy, Kalinga Nagar |
| 29 | Kalinga Vihar (K9B) | SAI Mandir |
| 29E | Kalinga Vihar (K9B) | SAI Mandir (SBI Colony) |
| 30 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Chatabar (via Institute of Medical Sciences and Sum Hospital) |
| 31 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar |
| 32 | Inter-State Bus Terminal, Baramunda | Lingaraj Temple (via Master Canteen) |
| 33 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Danda Mukundapur Bypass, Pipili |
| 34 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | SAI Hospital, Balakati |
| 35 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Udayanath College of Science and Technology, Adaspur (via Jayadev Pitha) |
| 36 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Mundali, Cuttack (via Judicial Academy) |
| 37 | Inter-State Bus Terminal, Baramunda | Naraj Marthapur Railway Station (via Trisulia Square, OMFED Dairy) |
| 38 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Taraboi (via Khordha Bypass, IIT Bhubaneswar) |
| 39 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar (via Capital Hospital, Bhimatangi) |
| 40 | Inter-State Bus Terminal, Baramunda | SBI Colony, Kesora (via Capital Hospital, Badagada Brit Colony) |
| 41 | Inter-State Bus Terminal, Baramunda | Tangi (via NH) |
| 42 | Inter-State Bus Terminal, Baramunda | Nandankanan Zoological Park (via Chandaka) |
| 43 | Inter-State Bus Terminal, Baramunda | Banamalipur (via Rasulgarh, Kalpana Square, Balakati, Balipatna) |
| 50 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Puri Bus Stand |
| 51 | Inter-State Bus Terminal, Baramunda | Puri Bus Stand (via Rasulgarh Square) |
| 52 | Puri Bus Stand | Puri Light House |
| 53 | Malatipatpur Bus Stand | Jagannath Temple, Puri (via Puri Bus Stand) |
| 54 | Biju Patnaik Park, Cuttack | Puri Bus Stand (via Badambadi, Puri Bypass) |
| 70 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Konark |
| 71 | Inter-State Bus Terminal, Baramunda | Konark (via Rasulgarh Square) |
| 80 | Biju Patnaik Park, Cuttack | Agrahat, Charbatia (via Badambadi, SCB Medical College and Hospital) |
| 81 | Barabati Stadium | Jagannath Temple, Salepur (via SCB Medical College and Hospital, OMP Square, Jagatpur) |
| 82 | Bhubaneswar Railway Station | SCB Medical College and Hospital (Settlement Office) (via NH) |
| 83 | Dhabaleswar Temple | Kandarpur (via 42 Mouza) |
Rourkela
| Route | Terminal A | Terminal B |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium (via Ring Road, Ispat General Hospital, Biju Patnaik University of Technology) |
| 101 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Rourkela Airport (via Udit Nagar, Hanuman Vatika Chowk, Chhend Colony) |
| 102 | VedVyas | Jhirpani (via Panposh, Chhend Chowk, Koel Nagar) |
| 103 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Panposh (via Udit Nagar, Hanuman Vatika Chowk, Chhend Colony) |
| 104 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Jhirpani (via Sector 2, National Institute of Technology, Jagda Chowk) |
| 105 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Rajgangpur (via NH) |
| 106 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Birmitrapur (via Ring Road, NH) |
| 107 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Bisra (via Bondamunda) |
| 108 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Nuagaon (via Jagda Chowk, Jhirpani, Khuntagaon) |
| 109 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Lathikata (via NH) |
| 110 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Kalunga (via Raghunathpali) |
| 113 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Ushra (via NH) |
| 114 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Nuagaon (via Hatibari) |
| 115 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Potab (via Hatibari) |
| 116 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Loram (via National Institute of Technology, Jagda Chowk, Khutagaon, Sorda) |
| 117 | Rourkela New Bus Stand | Jaraikela (via Bondamunda, Bisra) |
Awards
| Award | Year | Category/Event | Organisation Conferring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Transport Award Honourable Mention | 2023 | Public Transport | Institute for Transportation and Development Policy |
| Most Innovative Bus Transit System in India | 2022 | Transit & Mobility | Urban Infra Group |
| Best Urban Transport Projects Implemented | 2022 | 15th Urban Mobility India Award | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India |
| Best Urban Transport Project Implemented | 2022 | Smart Solutions Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022 | National Institute of Urban Affairs United Nations (India) |
| Promoting Gender-Responsive Services | 2022 | United Nations Public Service Awards 2022 | United Nations |
| Best Urban Transport Project Implemented | 2021 | 14th Urban Mobility India Award | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India |
| Corona Warrior Samman | 2021 | Exemplary and Inspiring Services during COVID-19 | Prelude Novel Ventures |
| Smart Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) | 2021 | Smart Cities India Awards 2021 | Smart Cities India Expo |
| Innovations Undertaken in Urban Transport during COVID-19 | 2020 | 13th Urban Mobility India Award | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India |
| Corporate Leadership Award 2020 | 2020 | Consumer Connect | My City Links |
| Marketing Campaign of the Year | 2020 | Brand Leadership Award Odisha 2020 | Prelude Novel Ventures |
| Best City Bus Service Project | 2019 | 12th Urban Mobility India Awards | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India |
References
- "Mo Bus Network Map". Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- "Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik takes a ride on the Mo Bus". Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- "About Odyssey Card". ICICI Bank. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- "Mo Bus Bus Que Shelters". Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT). Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- "Mo Bus OD Terminals". Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT). Retrieved 3 January 2019.
External links
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