• By Aditya Jha
  • Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:26 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Chennai News: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will flag off the electric bus services from Chennai's Vyasarpadi depot on Monday. The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) stated that 625 electric buses on several routes of Chennai will significantly boost the connectivity. It added that the additional buses will provide convenience to the residents by cutting the travel time and reducing the traffic congestion. The electric buses are being launched under Phase 1 of the Chennai City Partnership Programme, supported by the World Bank. The operation of electric buses is also likely to improve the air quality of the capital city of Tamil Nadu.

Earlier last month, the MTC had stated that the operation of the electric buses will revolutionise the transportation of the city. While providing details, the authority stated that 625 electric buses will operate on more than 50 routes in Chennai and nearby regions.

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It further stated that the fleet includes a total of 400 non-AC and 225 AC buses. The MTC also informed that the buses will be operated under a Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model by OHM Global Mobility Pvt Ltd (subsidiary of Ashok Leyland).

The authority also emphasised that the electric buses will operate from five bus depots: Vyasarpadi, Central Depot, Perumbakkam, Poonamallee, and Tondiarpet-I. While providing further details, the authority stated that 120 non-AC buses will operate from Vyasarpadi on 13 routes. It further stated that 145 buses (100 AC) will operate on 10 routes from Central Depot.

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Apart from this, 135 buses (55 AC) will operate on 11 routes from Perumbakkam, adding that 125 buses (45 AC) will operate from Poonamallee on 8 routes. The authority also stated that 100 buses (25 AC) will operate on 10 routes from Tondiarpet-I. The MTC also informed that over Rs 100 crore was invested to upgrade these bus depots.

The new fleet is designed with low-floor boarding, making travel easier for the elderly, children, and persons with disabilities. The initiative is part of a larger effort to make public transport more accessible and sustainable.