Punjab’s government announces a major expansion of its public transport fleet, adding 1,279 new government buses. The announcement is described by outlets as the biggest bus fleet expansion in roughly two decades. The new vehicles are intended to strengthen the state’s public transport network and increase bus availability for passengers. Reports focus on the scale of the planned addition rather than on detailed route changes, timelines, or sourcing arrangements. Together, the coverage indicates that the decision marks a significant step in modernizing and expanding state-operated bus services, with the government presenting it as the largest such expansion in 20 years. While both accounts agree on the number of buses and the overall significance, they provide limited additional specifics on implementation details, such as when buses will enter service, how depots will be prepared, or whether there are any accompanying policy changes. The announcement is framed as a response to demand for expanded and improved public transport in Punjab.