Under the PM e-Bus Sewa, 8 cities in Rajasthan have received 1,150 electric buses. Jaipur has been allocated the maximum of 450 buses in this scheme.
Green transport is being promoted in the state under the 'double engine' arrangement of the Rajasthan Government and the Center. This step is considered a significant effort towards tackling the challenges of rising pollution and traffic in the state.
Initially, 675 e-buses were approved for this scheme. However, after special efforts by the state government, the Center sanctioned an additional 475 e-buses.
With this additional approval, the way has been cleared for the operation of a total of 1,150 PM e-buses in the state, which will strengthen the urban transport system.
In the first phase of this ambitious scheme, 8 large and densely populated cities of the state have been included. The allocation of buses in these cities has been done based on their population and needs.
Being the capital and most populous, Jaipur has received the largest share of this scheme. A total of 450 e-buses will run on the roads of Jaipur.
It will be important to see whether this huge fleet of e-buses can fully succeed in dealing with challenges like the state's traffic system, pollution, and charging infrastructure.
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