Archive · 19 Jun 2025
India Launches First Electric Safari Bus at Bannerghatta Park
Imagine a zoo that uses electric buses to show you the animals!
That's what's happening at Bannerghatta Biological Park in India.
They just launched their first electric safari bus to help the environment.
The park is also planning to add more animals like cheetahs and monkeys, and even build a big aquarium!
Lots of people visit the park, so they are also building a smart parking system.
The goal is to make the park eco-friendly and bring more visitors.
Also, a new zoo is being built in another city and should be ready by the end of next year.
India's first electric safari bus launched at Bannerghatta Biological Park.
The park aims to become fossil fuel-free by 2027, excluding utility vehicles.
Bannerghatta Biological Park saw over 2.85 lakh visitors in May 2025.
A smart parking system and a public aquarium are planned for the park.
A new zoo is under construction in Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), expected to be completed by December 2025.
- Who
- Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre.
- What
- India's first electric safari bus was launched at Bannerghatta Biological Park.
- When
- The electric bus was virtually flagged off on Wednesday.
- Where
- Bannerghatta Biological Park, India.
- Why
- To reduce carbon emissions and enhance eco-friendliness in the park.
- Electric Bus Seats
- 22
- Electric Bus Battery Capacity
- 100 kWh
- Visitors in May 2025
- Over 2.85 lakh
- Target for Fossil Fuel-Free Park
- 2027
- New Zoo Completion
- December 2025