Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today said that the public transport system is the need of the hour in the country. Addressing the India Infrastructure Forum 2025 in New Delhi, the Minister said that in a multi-modal system, citizens should be urged to use public transport. Mr Gadkari also highlighted the role of infrastructure in bringing capital investment, developing trade and business and generating employment. Mr Gadkari underlined the government’s vision to introduce flash charging buses equipped with various facilities. He informed that the buses will be economically viable. The Union Minister also highlighted that the government is currently building bus stations similar to airport terminals across the country.