Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards modernising public transport system and promoting eco-friendly mobility, altogether 25 electric buses will operate on eight key routes across Odisha’s Ganjam district.
The initiative aims to make public transport more modern, accessible and environmentally sustainable while improving connectivity between major destinations across the district, said the state government on Saturday.
The proposed e-bus services will connect important locations, including Brahmapur, Chhatrapur, Gopalpur, Sonapur, Taratarini and Hinjili, making daily commuting more convenient for passengers, it added.
The new services are expected to benefit students, working professionals, business people and other commuters by providing safe, affordable and comfortable transportation facilities.
Besides improving passenger convenience, the introduction of electric buses is expected to contribute to reducing vehicular pollution and promoting sustainable urban and regional mobility.
The initiative is also expected to give a boost to tourism, trade and local economic activities by strengthening connectivity to important commercial centres and tourist destinations in the district, said an official.
With this initiative, Ganjam is taking a significant step towards building a cleaner, greener and more efficient public transportation network, while ensuring better mobility facilities for the general public.