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Hyderabad: The Telangana government is planning to extend digital payment for purchase of tickets in RTC buses to the entire state. The ease of digital payments and touch-and-go ticketing under Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS) in Hyderabad. Plans are afoot to make it available in other places in the state. The tickets issued under the scheme are being termed as zero-fare tickets. Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar said that special machinery would also be arranged for the purpose. The C ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is set to introduce WhatsApp ticketing and digital bus passes, offering passengers a faster and more convenient way to travel. Under the Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS), commuters will soon be able to book tickets by simply entering journey details through WhatsApp and receiving e-tickets instantly. Digital bus passes will also be issued via the RTC mobile app and verified using handheld ticketing machines by conductors. ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday flagged off 120 low-floor electric, non-AC buses from the Vyasarpadi Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) depot. This marks the first time that e-buses have been introduced by a state-run transport undertaking (MTC) in Tamil Nadu. Each electric bus when fully recharged, which takes up to two hours, can be operated for 200 km. The electric buses have been provided with emergency panic buttons at 13 places, 4 surveillance cameras, one mobile chargin ...Read More >
Chennai got its first fleet of low-floor electric buses with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagging off 120 vehicles from the Metropolitan Transport Corporation's (MTC) Vyasarpadi depot on Monday (June 30, 2025). Each bus, when fully charged one-time, can travel up to 200 kilometres, and features 39 seats with seat belts, CCTV cameras, and LED displays to provide information on bus stops. The Chief Minister also inaugurated the MTC's upgraded electric bus depot at Vyasarpadi at a cost of ₹47.50 c ...Read More >
Chennai: Chennai's first batch of electric buses hit the roads on Monday, with 120 non-AC low-floor buses flagged off by chief minister M K Stalin from the newly upgraded Vyasarpadi depot.While these buses feature modern amenities like a kneeling mechanism for easier boarding by senior citizens, women, children, and persons with disabilities, they lack air-conditioning -- a feature now standard in cities like Delhi and Mumbai. The kneeling function lowers the floor by another 250 mm, making the ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday launched the State's first electric bus service by flagging off 120 low-floor electric buses from the newly inaugurated Vyasarpadi electric bus depot, marking a significant step towards green transport. The buses will operate on 11 routes across the city. Stalin, accompanied by Transport and Electricity Minister SS Sivasankar and HR&CE Minister PK Sekarbabu, also inspected the buses and interacted with the crew. The launch of these 120 electric buses ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) Servotech Renewable Power System on Monday said it has received an order from Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) to install ultra-fast EV chargers at Kempegowda International Airport. Each charger will have a capacity of 240 kW and will enhance the e-transport operational efficiency at the airport, Servotech Renewable Power System said in a statement. Servotech Renewable Power System has received an order to install 10 ultra-fast direct current electric vehi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) Servotech Renewable Power System on Monday said it has received an order from Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) to install ultra-fast EV chargers at Kempegowda International Airport. Each charger will have a capacity of 240 kW and will enhance the e-transport operational efficiency at the airport, Servotech Renewable Power System said in a statement. Also Read | Government Job Alert: Indian Navy 10+2 BTech Cadet Entry Scheme Goes Live on joinindiannavy.gov. ...Read More >
Chennai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday flagged off Chennai's first fleet of low-floor electric buses from the Metropolitan Transport Corporation's (MTC) Vyasarpadi depot, marking a significant step towards greener urban transport in the city. A total of 120 electric buses, worth Rs 207.90 crore, have been introduced under the Chennai City Partnership Programme and Chennai Sustainable Urban Services Programme, with support from the World Bank and Asian ...Read More >
Chennai, Jun 30 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin flagged off here on Monday the state-run Metropolitan Transport Corporation's 120 low-roof electric buses, worth about Rs 207.90 crore. Intended to reduce pollution, the initiative under the aegis of the state transport department is a first in Tamil Nadu (as regards the various state-run transport corporations) and the chief minister interacted --along with Transport Minister SS Sivasankar--with drivers and conductors. The 120 electri ...Read More >
The upcoming buses will be premium models -- 12-metre-long, fully electric, air-conditioned and equipped for long journeys. The Delhi government is set to relaunch its inter-state bus service after more than two decades -- this time with a modern, eco-friendly twist. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will roll out a fleet of 100 electric buses connecting the national capital to 17 cities across six states, as per TOI. Electric Buses Only, Says Minister Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh a ...Read More >
Pune: Several educators in the state on Sunday reiterated that govt's decision on the three-language policy announced earlier in June was taken in haste and without consultation with experts, leading to complete chaos that resulted in the resolution being revoked.Many asserted that the widespread opposition to the policy was not against the Hindi language, but its introduction from Std I.On Sunday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a committee to suggest the way forward ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has planned to start a DTC inter-state, electric bus service to 17 cities across six states, senior officials have said.Transport minister Pankaj Singh recently approved the proposal during a board meeting that would allow DTC buses to operate beyond NCR.The places that the buses will travel to include five cities in Uttarakhand that include Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun; five cities in Uttar Pradesh that include Ayodhya, Lucknow and Moradabad; three in Rajasthan that in ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 29 (ANI): Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and its workers were detained by the police as they were protesting at Lalbazar against the alleged gangrape incident at South Calcutta Law College. Claiming links between the accused in the gangrape of a law student in Kolkata and top TMC leaders, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata. Also Read | Bhopal's Aishbagh Railway Overbridg ...Read More >
Mumbai: A comparison of BEST buses with bus systems globally reveals several potential lessons from successful bus operations in other world cities. Activists say that the wet-lease system of hiring buses from contractors is a 'complete failure' in the city. Globally, however, such systems have seen notable success, leading to increased service efficiency. London, for instance, introduced the wet-lease model in 1985 to tackle financial challenges in publicly owned entities. This facilitated reli ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 105 new orange-coloured DEVI (Delhi EV Inter-connector) electric buses and inaugurated the newly built Sector A9 depot in Narela, calling it a step towards cleaner and more efficient public transport for the capital. The CM said the depot was completed in just 90 days and claimed it reflects the BJP government's commitment to deliver on promises made to Delhi residents. She also took a jibe at the previous AAP government, accusing it o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): In a continuing crackdown under Operation Chakra-V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted coordinated search operations at multiple locations in Ahmedabad and Mumbai on June 25 in connection with a transnational cyber extortion case, the probe agency said on Friday. CBI said that the searches led to the recovery of incriminating evidence. The main suspect behind a transnational cyber extortion syndicate was arrested on June 26 in Mumbai. Also Rea ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 100 Devi electric buses from the newly built Narela bus depot, with a striking change -- the colour has been changed from green to saffron. Traditionally, green signifies eco-friendly practices, and the colour switch has stirred up a debate. AAP Delhi convener Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "BJP wants to hurt Hindu sentiments by painting Devi buses saffron. Stains of vomit, paan, spit and mucus on buses will offend Hindu faith." Defending the ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 105 new orange-coloured electric buses and a new depot in Narela, emphasizing the BJP government's commitment to improving public transport. Gupta criticized the previous AAP government for alleged corruption and mismanagement within the DTC. The new buses are equipped with modern features, and officials aim for complete electrification of Delhi's bus fleet by 2027.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 105 new orange-coloured DEVI (De ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated a newly constructed DTC bus depot at Sector A9, Narela, and flagged off over 100 new Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchange (DEVI) buses, marking a major milestone in Delhi's push toward sustainable public transport. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of several prominent leaders, including BJP MP Yogender Chandoliya and Ministers Pankaj Kumar Singh and Ravinder Indraj Singh. The electric buses, designed to provide clean, ef ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Yogendra Chandolia on Friday said that 105 electric buses were flagged off from a newly established Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) depot, developed by the Rekha Gupta government to serve the rural areas of the national capital. Speaking to ANI, the BJP MP stated that the initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality, while ensuring free travel for women passengers. Also Read | 'Not Right to Impose Hindi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 105 new orange-coloured DEVI (Delhi EV Inter-connector) electric buses and inaugurated the newly built Sector A9 depot in Narela, calling it a step towards cleaner and more efficient public transport for the capital. Gupta said the depot was completed in just 90 days and claimed it reflects the BJP government's commitment to deliver on promises made to Delhi residents. She also attacked the previous Aam Aadmi Party ...Read More >
JAMMU, June 7: Vehicle retail sales in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant drop in May 2025, mainly due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in sensitive border areas. As per data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), most vehicle categories showed a decline. The data claimed the sales of commercial vehicles were hit the hardest, falling by 30.09% to 711 units, down from 1,017 units in May 2024. "Construction equipment (CE) sales dropped by 48.33%, while passen ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The route for procuring 100 e-buses to replace the aging 100 diesel buses of the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) is turning out to be a bumpy one. The Chandigarh administration has been pursuing the replacements for more than a year, but the requisite approval from the central govt is still awaited.Earlier this week, secretary transport Diprava Lakra and director transport Praduman Singh met the officers of the ministry of home affairs in Delhi. According to the officers, the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Delhi government is planning to set up UMTA (Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority) to improve public transport in the state. The aim is to have better coordination among public transport agencies. It further aims to improve public transport coordination and project implementation, to streamline the public transport system by facilitating better communication and cooperation between different transport agencies. The Transport Department may present a Cab ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Congress leader Jignesh Mevani on Saturday questioned the government over the ceasefire in Operation Sindoor, alleging foreign pressure and demanding clarity on its terms. Mevani accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of backing down under US influence and asked why the remaining terrorists haven't been caught. 'It's been a month since the government launched Operation Sindoor and claimed to have caught a terrorist. The Prime Minister boasts of a 56-inch chest, s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Delhi government is planning to set up UMTA (Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority) to improve public transport in the state. The aim is to have better coordination among public transport agencies. It further aims to improve public transport coordination and project implementation, to streamline the public transport system by facilitating better communication and cooperation between different transport agencies. The Transport Department may present a Cab ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Delhi government is planning to set up UMTA (Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority) to improve public transport in the state. The aim is to have better coordination among public transport agencies. Also Read | Bengaluru Stampede: CID Begins Investigation Into Chinnaswamy Stampede Tragedy, Plans Custody for Jailed Accused Amid Magisterial Probe. It further aims to improve public transport coordination and project implementation, to streamline the public t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off 200 electric buses in Delhi on the occasion of Environment Day. The e-buses were launched under an initiative of the Delhi government aimed at boosting sustainable development and clean urban mobility. The PM stated that the initiative will contribute to building a clean and green Delhi. He further noted that this step will also improve the 'Ease of Living' for the people of Delhi. The PM posted on X, "Building a clean and green De ...Read More >
Nagpur: In a major push for sustainable public transport, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) submitted a proposal to Maharashtra govt seeking 240 additional electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. This move coincides with civic body's phased scrapping of 237 old diesel-run buses procured over a decade ago under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).In a letter to urban development department, municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari requested 140 standard 12-metre ...Read More >
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