Vadodara Launches PM E-Bus Service, 30 Electric Buses Begin Operations
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The PM e-bus service was inaugurated in Vadodara under the Central Government's PM e-bus scheme. In the first phase, 30 electric buses have started operating across the city. The project aims to provide safe, comfortable, and environment-friendly public transport to citizens.
A total of 250 electric buses have been allocated to the Vadodara Municipal Corporation, and the remaining buses will be introduced in different phases.
The first 30 buses will run on three major routes to improve public transport across the city. The north-south route covers important locations such as Maneja, Makarpura, Sushen Circle, Lalbagh, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Narmada Bhavan, Kalaghoda, and Nizampura.
The east-west route connects Gotri Circle, Harinagar, Chakli Circle, Kalaghoda, Sayaji Hospital, Nyayamandir, Panigate, and Sayajipura APMC.
The third route operates from Jetalpur Bridge to Padra through Akota Veeranjali Pratima, Shrenik Park, Diwalipura, ISKCON Temple, Sant Kabir Circle, Bhayli, and Laxmipura.
Modern Features of the E-Buses
They are fully air-conditioned and designed to provide a smooth travel experience while reducing pollution in the city.
Main Features:
- Fully Air-Conditioned (AC)
- GPS Tracking System
- CCTV Cameras
- SOS Emergency Button
- Facilities for Disabled Passengers
- Seating Capacity of 24 to 35 Passengers
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation will gradually introduce the remaining 220 electric buses on additional routes across the city. Once all 250 buses are operational, the city's public transport network will become stronger, cleaner, and more efficient.
