Procuring 4,500 Electric Buses to Cost Karnataka Rs 600 Crore Annually
· Business · Deccan Herald, deccanherald, The Hindu
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation's plan to acquire 4,500 electric buses will cost the Karnataka government Rs 600 crore per year. The initiative is part of the state's push toward green public transport and fleet electrification in Bengaluru. Funding arrangements and implementation timelines were part of the broader transit discussion in the state. The transition aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions from the public bus fleet.
Why it matters
Karnataka's state budget and public transport infrastructure face a substantial long-term financial commitment to fund electric bus operations.
Read the original report — Deccan Herald
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