Government targets new e‑bus rollout after awarding contracts for 14,000 electric buses
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:36 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The central government is planning a fresh electric bus scheme following the full tendering of 14,000 E‑DRIVE buses. Officials said the move aims to boost sustainable public transport and reduce emissions. The procurement process is complete and next steps involve state‑level deployment.
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