Nagpur's New 132-Seater Electric Bus: Gadkari's Vision for Green Transport

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently unveiled an innovative pilot project in Nagpur, Maharashtra, It features a 132-seater bus with airplane-like seating and a “bus hostess.”

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently unveiled an innovative pilot project in Nagpur, Maharashtra, It features a 132-seater bus with airplane-like seating and a “bus hostess.”

This bus will run on non-polluting energy sources and aims to be more cost-effective than traditional diesel buses.

The bus will operate on non-polluting energy sources, offering a cheaper alternative to regular diesel buses.

This highlights the government’s commitment to promoting electric vehicles, ethanol pumps, and flex-fuel vehicles to combat pollution.

It also emphasized India’s goal to transition from a net energy importer to a net energy exporter, focusing on clean energy for transportation.

The Minister also discussed the government’s broader plans, including waste management initiatives, innovations in electric bus transportation, and GPS-based tolling.

He stressed the vision for a green revolution in agriculture and ensuring financial stability for infrastructure projects, providing a comprehensive approach to sustainable development and pollution control.