Archive · 24 May 2025
Electric Bus Plans in Mangaluru Face Delays
The government wants to bring electric buses to Mangaluru.
The KSRTC division is waiting to get permission to set up charging stations.
First, they need approval from Mescom to build charging stations.
Then, it'll take about three months to build the stations.
These buses will travel within the city.
People also want buses that go around the city.
The RTO suggested buses to cover major locations.
The division will need more drivers and conductors to run these buses.
Government sanctioned 100 electric buses to Mangaluru.
KSRTC awaits Mescom approval for charging stations.
Charging stations planned at Bejai and Kuntikana.
Building charging stations will take at least three months.
Round-trip buses within the city are also being considered.
- Who
- KSRTC (Mangaluru division), Mescom, and local authorities are involved.
- What
- KSRTC's plans to introduce electric buses in Mangaluru are delayed due to procedural hurdles.
- When
- Unspecified, but the process is in its initial stages.
- Where
- Mangaluru city
- Why
- Delays are caused by the need to obtain approvals for charging stations and the construction time required.
- Electric Buses Sanctioned
- 100 for Mangaluru and Puttur divisions
- Charging Station Locations
- Bejai and Kuntikana
- Charging Station Approval Needed From
- Mescom
- Charging Station Build Time
- At least three months after approval
- Bus Operation Area
- Within Mangaluru city limits
- Possible Bus Routes
- KSRTC, Lalbagh, Bejai, KPT, Kavoor, Padil