Chennai, Nov 9 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has approved the procurement of 1,000 new air-conditioned electric buses for the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), Chennai.
The Chief Minister has also sanctioned Rs 500 crore to establish the necessary electrical and mechanical infrastructure at bus depots across the city, an official release on Monday said.
Currently, MTC operates 755 electric buses in Chennai, of which 355 are equipped with air conditioning.
As part of the State’s ongoing efforts to modernise public transport fleets and reduce emissions, the 1,000 new AC e-buses will be procured under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model during the current financial year.
The allotted Rs 500 crore fund will be utilised to set up charging stations and mechanical support facilities in bus depots.
This initiative aims to upgrade Chennai’s public transit network, curb environmental pollution, and offer passengers a safer, more comfortable commute.
(PTI News)
