Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Nagpur Seeks More Electric Buses, Scraps Old Diesel Fleet
The city of Nagpur wants to add more electric buses to its public transport system.
They're asking the government for 240 more electric buses.
At the same time, they are getting rid of the old diesel buses they used to have.
This plan is part of a government program to help cities use electric buses.
The goal is to make the air cleaner and the bus rides better for everyone.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) proposed for 240 additional electric buses.
NMC is scrapping 237 old diesel buses procured under JNNURM.
The proposal aligns with the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme and a directive from MoHUA.
NMC currently operates 425 electric buses.
New buses are expected to reduce emissions and improve air quality.
- Who
- Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC)
- What
- Submitted a proposal for 240 additional electric buses and began scrapping old diesel buses.
- When
- Following a directive from the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs
- Where
- Nagpur
- Why
- To reduce emissions and improve air quality.
- Organization
- Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC)
- Additional Electric Buses Requested
- 240
- Diesel Buses Being Scrapped
- 237
- Scheme
- PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme
- Buses Allotted Under Current Scheme
- 150
- Electric Buses in Operation
- 425
