Lucknow, Feb. 11 -- Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh has described about the priority given to the Transport Department in the 2026-27 budget as historic, claiming that this provision will give a new direction to Uttar Pradesh's public transport system.

Expressing gratitude to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, he said the government is committed to developing a safe, accessible, and environmentally friendly travel system in the state.

Minister Singh stated here today that e-buses will be purchased at a cost of Rs 400 crore to strengthen the bus fleet. This will provide comfortable and pollution-free travel to passengers and improve air quality in urban areas.

He said that Rs 150 crore ha...