LUCKNOW, Feb. 11 -- The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday unveiled major public transport and road safety measures in its Rs.9.13 lakh-crore budget for 2026-27, with a thrust on electric buses and supporting infrastructure.

Presenting the budget in the state assembly, finance minister Suresh Khanna said the outlay marked an increase of about 12.2% over the previous financial year. In the transport sector, the government has proposed Rs.400 crore for the procurement of electric buses to strengthen the state fleet, along with Rs.150 crore for the construction of bus terminals.

The budget also highlighted road safety measures. A provision of Rs.50 crore has been made under the Chief Minister Zero Fatality Vision Scheme for accident pre...