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In an effort to promote an eco-friendly public transportation system, the Odisha government has decided to introduce a fleet of 600 new electric buses in various urban centers across the state.
The state requires around 1,000 e-buses to meet its growing demand. Of these, 200 will be procured by the state government, while 400 will be provided by the central government, Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra said here on Friday.
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In the first phase, 25 e-buses will be deployed in Sambalpur, followed by phased introduction in Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Berhampur, and Angul. The services will be operated by the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) under its “Aam Bus” initiative, aimed at providing a safe, affordable, and green transport.
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Odisha has already secured the 5th position nationally in e-bus operations, achieving a significant milestone in sustainable mobility. Across the country, 14,329 e-buses are in operation under flagship schemes such as PM-E Bus Sewa and PM-E Drive, from which Odisha is actively benefiting.
“With the rollout of 600 e-buses, Odisha is taking a decisive step towards greener cities and smarter urban transport,” Dr. Mohapatra added.
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