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Nitin Gadkari scraps VIP convoy choosing bus travel to cut fuel and traffic during Maharashtra tour
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Published on 13 May 2026
He’s halving his convoy after Modi’s fuel-saving push
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will travel by bus instead of a large VIP convoy during his upcoming Maharashtra inspection tour, trimming his convoy size by half. The step is intended to reduce fuel consumption, ease traffic, and limit public inconvenience, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity and energy-conservation push. Officials say it’s meant to lead by example as global energy concerns grow.
- Gadkari will use a bus rather than a VIP convoy
- His convoy size will be cut by about half
- The aim is to save fuel and reduce traffic disruptions
- The move follows Modi and other leaders’ austerity steps
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