BMTC inducts 190 environment–friendly electric and BS-VI buses.

27 12 2021

BMTC rolled out 190  electric and BS-VI buses  today in Bengaluru.

CM Basavaraj  Bommai flagged off the buses at Vidhana Soudha and suggested to change the design to attract more commuters.

BMTC officials said 40 of the 90 non- AC e-buses  under Bengaluru Smart city scheme are being operated  in the first phase.These 90  e-buses will run as Metro feeder services to provide first and last mile connectivity. Bengaluru Smart city Ltd has provided financial aid of Rs.50 crore for the operation.

Of the 90 e-buses,30 each will operate from three depots:Yeshwantpur,KR puram and Kengeri. The buses are 9m long with 33+1 seats and equipped with CCTV,LED route display boards and emergency panic button.