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Indore Launches 50 Electric AC Buses to Expand Eco-Friendly Public Transport Network

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The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, inaugurated 50 state-of-the-art electric AC buses at the Brilliant Convention Centre in Indore, marking a significant step towards establishing an eco-friendly public transport network. The launch aims to enhance last-mile connectivity and reduce carbon emissions by replacing diesel buses with electric ones. The new buses will operate on designated routes, each with advanced features such as digital ticketing, GPS, CCTV, and public announcement systems.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 50 new electric AC buses will operate on designated routes, including Rajwada to Tejaji Nagar, Aurobindo Hospital to Mhow Naka, and Rajiv Gandhi Square to Palash Parisar Silicon City.
  • Each bus can run up to 180 km per day on a single or opportunity charge.
  • The project cost stands at Rs 60 crore, with each bus priced at Rs 1.2 crore.
  • The government will provide 40 percent Viability Gap Funding under the AMRUT scheme.
  • Replacing diesel buses with electric ones is expected to cut 22.68 lakh kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
  • The buses feature advanced technologies such as digital ticketing, GPS, CCTV, and public announcement systems.
  • Indore operates 70 electric buses successfully, as part of the 550-bus fleet managed by Atal Indore City Transport Services Ltd (AICTSL), serving over two lakh daily passengers.
  • The event was attended by MPs, MLAs, Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav, AICTSL officials, and senior officers of the administration.

Statistics:

  • 50 new electric AC buses launched to expand eco-friendly public transport network.
  • Total project cost: Rs 60 crore.
  • Each bus price: Rs 1.2 crore.
  • AES expected to reduce carbon emissions by 22.68 lakh kilograms annually.
  • Indore operates 70 electric buses, serving over two lakh daily passengers.
  • 550-bus fleet managed by Atal Indore City Transport Services Ltd (AICTSL).
  • Route length covered by each bus: up to 180 km per day.

Sources:

  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com.

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