The Government of India (GoI) approved PM-eBus Sewa seeking to enhance green mobility across several cities. The scheme will augment city bus operations, under which priority will be given to cities having no organised bus service. 10,000 e-buses will be deployed on the public-private partnership (PPP) model across 169 cities infrastructure will be upgraded in 181 cities under the Green Urban Mobility Initiatives. The total estimated cost of the scheme has been pegged at 6.3 billion euros. The scheme will cover cities with a population of 300,000 or above. Moreover, all capital cities of union territories, hill states and north-east region will be covered under the scheme. The Government of India will also create behind-the-meter power infrastructure for e-buses. (ICE NEW DELHI)

Fonte notizia: The Business Standard