Electric Buses to Operate on Local Routes in Ambala, Following the Model of Metropolitan Cities- Transport Minister Anil Vij

On Republic Day, Transport Minister Anil Vij to Flag Off Five New Electric Buses

Modern electric buses will be pollution-free and air-conditioned, providing passengers with a comfortable and smooth travel experience- Anil Vij

Media Report Chandigarh–

Taking inspiration from metropolitan cities, electric buses will now be operated locally in Ambala, Haryana. Haryana’s Transport Minister, Anil Vij, will flag off these buses on January 26, Republic Day.

Five electric buses will be included in the local bus service operating between Ambala Cantonment and Ambala City. Currently, 15 mini-buses are being operated by the transport department under the local bus service in Ambala, and five electric buses will now be added to this fleet. These new electric buses will run on the existing local routes. The modern electric buses will be pollution-free and air-conditioned, ensuring a smooth and comfortable travel experience for Ambala residents.

Sh. Anil Vij said that, to achieve a zero-emission public transport system, Haryana State Transport has decided to introduce environmentally friendly electric buses under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 (NEMMP) launched by the Government of India.

Electric Buses to Be Introduced in these Cities – Vij

Transport Minister Anil Vij also said that the government has decided to procure 50 electric buses for each of the 10 municipal corporations, in which included Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat, Rohtak, Hisar, GMCBL (Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited) and FMDA (Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority), 
A total of 500 electric buses will be procured, he said.

Electric Buses Will Be Free from Noise and Air Pollution – Vij

Sh. Vij emphasized that alongside the repair and maintenance of electric buses, charging infrastructure, other necessary equipment and spare/service kits will also be provided. The operation of electric buses is a significant achievement for the Haryana government, as it is a unique project among all states in the country. The city bus service will benefit the citizens of these cities while ensuring zero air and noise pollution. Dedicated city bus service depots are being constructed in all these cities, and 375 buses have already been ordered by the government.

Key Features of Electric Buses

45 seats for passengers, along with space for 18 standing passengers,
Display boards for information on upcoming stops, 4 CCTV cameras for security, Panic buttons for emergencies,  Announcement speakers for route updates
In-built tracking system for real-time monitoring also. 

Local bus services are running on multiple routes between Ambala Cantonment and Ambala City, and electric buses will now be introduced on these routes in which Kesri, Dukheri to Nanhera via Subhash Park to Ambala City,
Panjokhra Sahib, Kalarehri, Capital Chowk, Cantonment Bus Stand to Ambala City,
Boh to Babyal, Tangri Bund, Mahesh Nagar, Cantonment Bus Stand to Ambala City,
Kot Kachhwa to Shahpur, Ambala Cantonment to Ambala City. This initiative is expected to provide eco-friendly, modern, and efficient public transport for Ambala and other cities in Haryana.