Electric Buses
In order to provide smart transportation to the people living in Srinagar city, the government started electric buses here.
Recently LG Manoj Sinha launched Srinagar Smart City’s 100 Electric Buses under the Srinagar Electric Bus Project.
He flagged off a fleet of 75 E-Buses at Nishat Bus Terminal. The addition of 100 e-buses is a big leap to achieve Carbon Neutrality as per the vision of the Prime Minister.
He said that it is the top priority of his government to provide smart mobility to optimize transportation services for harmonious balance with ecology.
He said that Srinagar Smart City Limited is translating the ‘modal shift’ concept into reality through an integrated approach to provide smooth transportation to people and contributing to the sustainability of society.
These buses will ensure that daily commuters and office goers have access to reliable, affordable, sustainable and safe public transport system for Srinagar city and the connected districts.
E-buses would be plying on 15 intra-city routes and 2 inter-city routes and to run a minimum of 200 KM per day from 8 AM to 8 PM
He directed the officials to ensure the dedicated Charging stations for the e-buses remain functional round the year.
He said the Srinagar Smart City Limited is translating the ‘modal shift’ concept into reality through an integrated approach to provide smooth transportation to people and contributing to the sustainability of society.
