IndiaUnion Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced plans to introduce 'flying buses' as part of an electric mass rapid transport system to address urban traffic congestion. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, where Gadkari also mentioned his previous work with seaplanes capable of landing on water. He emphasized the need for cleaner energy solutions, citing India's annual expenditure on fossil fuel imports and promoting ethanol-blended petrol (E20) as a step toward reducing dependency on crude oil. Gadkari defended the E20 fuel rollout, challenging critics to provide evidence of vehicle damage caused by the blend and accusing opponents of spreading false narratives through paid campaigns.
Bias read (Conservative): The article frames Gadkari's initiatives as forward-thinking and necessary for addressing national challenges like traffic and fossil fuel dependence. His defense of E20 petrol and dismissal of criticisms as 'false narratives' reflect a right-leaning perspective that prioritizes government-led clean
