The Centre is developing a payment security mechanism (PSM) to facilitate the procurement of 150,000 e-buses. The PSM aims to address issues such as fare collection inefficiencies and improper upkeep of buses, ensuring e-bus suppliers are paid for their vehicles.
Electric Buses in Panchkula: Work has started to run 50 state-of-the-art electric buses in Panchkula from March. Ten 11 KV points will be made behind Sector-5 bus stand for charging. Its drawing has been prepared.
KSRTC Mangaluru and Puttur divisions will introduce eco-friendly electric buses on prominent routes in Dakshina Kannada district as well as inter-district destinations soon.
Atal Indore City Transport Service Limited (AICTSL) has planned to convert BRTS into a ‘green mobility friendly corridor’ by replacing all the diesel-run buses with electric vehicles (EV) in days to come.