Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Uttar Pradesh Approves ₹425.50 Crore for 250 Electric Buses
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a plan to spend ₹425.50 crore on buying 250 electric buses.
This will help make public transport cleaner and better for the environment.
The buses will be added to the UPSRTC fleet and will help reduce pollution in the National Capital Region.
The government will provide most of the money, and the UPSRTC will contribute the rest.
This plan will also create new jobs and support local businesses.
The buses will be ready by November 1, 2026, to meet new environmental rules.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves ₹425.50 crore for 250 electric buses.
Funding includes ₹400 crore from the state government and ₹25.50 crore from UPSRTC.
Buses will be 100 (50-seater) and 150 (41-seater) electric models.
Aims to modernize public transport and reduce air pollution.
Compliance with CAQM directives for cleaner vehicles in Delhi from November 1, 2026.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) and the state government
- What
- Approval of ₹425.50 crore plan to procure 250 electric buses
- When
- July 21, 2026
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To modernize public transport, reduce air pollution, and comply with environmental standards
Environmental and Economic Benefits
Financial and Logistical Challenges
Environmental Impact
Environmental and Economic Benefits
The procurement of electric buses will significantly reduce air pollution and promote environmental conservation.
Financial and Logistical Challenges
The initial cost and infrastructure requirements for electric buses are high, posing financial challenges.
Economic Growth
Environmental and Economic Benefits
The initiative will create new employment opportunities and boost local industries.
Financial and Logistical Challenges
The financial burden on the state government and UPSRTC could strain resources.
- Total Expenditure
- ₹425.50 crore
- Number of Buses
- 250
- Funding Breakdown
- ₹400 crore from state government, ₹25.50 crore from UPSRTC
- Bus Types
- 100 (12-metre, 3×2 Type-II, 50-seater) and 150 (12-metre, 2×2 Type-III, 41-seater)
- Implementation Timeline
- Financial year 2026-27
- Environmental Standards
- Compliance with CAQM directives from November 1, 2026
