Amid the reports of the dipped frequency of electric buses in Ahmedabad, the administration planned the acquisition of over 260 e-buses at the cost of ₹1,800 crore. 

In line with Ahmedabad’s policy to promote electric vehicles, around 200 Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) electric buses, including buses from JBM Auto Limited, are operating on over 200 routes.

Recently, a formal announcement regarding the deal between Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited and JBM Auto Limited was released.

As per the announcement, JBM Mobility Pvt Ltd has been awarded a contract for the operation and maintenance of 343 electric buses by Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited. The contract worth 1,800 crore is expected to be completed within a year.

When asked about the order for electric buses, Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited official Pranav Barot stated that 260 electric buses have been ordered from JBM Auto Limited.

Of these, 200 buses will be used for BRTS, and 60 buses will be deployed for Amdavad Municipal Transport Service. However, he declined to provide specific details regarding the cost per bus and the total contract value, saying the details would only be disclosed after approval in the Janmarg Limited meeting.

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