Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Puducherry to Boost Public Transport with Electric Buses
Puducherry is getting new electric buses to make public transport better for everyone and help the environment.
The government is buying these buses, with some money from a special project.
The buses can travel up to 200 km on one charge, which takes about six hours.
These buses will run on set routes and will be managed by a private company.
The government plans to buy even more electric buses in the future to serve more routes, including those between cities.
The central government will help pay for these buses, making them more affordable.
This switch to electric buses is aimed at reducing pollution and improving public transportation.
Puducherry is introducing electric buses to modernize public transport.
25 buses are initially being deployed on urban routes.
Buses will run on a public-private partnership model.
The initiative aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the PRTC.
The government plans to procure 75 more buses under PM-ebus Sewa scheme.
- Who
- The Puducherry government, with support from the central government.
- What
- The introduction of electric buses to improve public transport.
- When
- First buses arrived last month, with more expected by July-end.
- Where
- Puducherry, India
- Why
- To reduce carbon footprint and improve public transportation.
- Number of Buses Arriving
- 25 initially
- Bus Types
- AC and non-AC
- Bus Lengths
- 9-metre and 12-metre
- Single Charge Range
- 200 km
- Charging Time
- 6 hours
- Operator Responsibility
- Drivers, electricity, maintenance for 12 years
- Funding Source
- FAME-II Scheme, Smart City Project, PM-eBus Sewa Scheme