Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Odisha to Add 600 E-Buses to 'Ama Bus' Fleet
The Odisha government is expanding its electric bus fleet by adding 600 new e-buses.
The state will purchase 200 buses, with the central government providing the remaining 400.
These buses will roll out in cities like Sambalpur, and will be operated by CRUT under the 'Aam Bus' initiative.
This aims to provide safe, affordable, and green public transport.
Odisha already ranks 5th in the country for e-bus operations.
The program aligns with national schemes promoting e-buses.
Odisha is adding 600 electric buses to the 'Ama Bus' service.
The state government will procure 200 e-buses, while the central government will provide 400.
E-buses will be deployed in cities, including Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Berhampur and Angul.
The buses will be operated by CRUT under the 'Aam Bus' initiative.
Odisha currently ranks 5th nationally in e-bus operations.
- Who
- Odisha government
- What
- Adding 600 electric buses
- When
- Announced September 5
- Where
- Odisha, various cities including Sambalpur
- Why
- To promote eco-friendly and smart public transport
- E-bus Deployment
- 600
- State Procurement
- 200 e-buses
- Central Government
- 400 e-buses
- First Phase Cities
- Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Berhampur, Angul
- Operating Body
- CRUT
- Initiative Name
- Aam Bus
- National Ranking
- 5th in e-bus operations
- Current E-bus Fleet
- 450
