- UP govt approves 250 new AC electric buses.
- Rs 425.50 crore budget for fleet expansion.
- Promotes pollution-free travel and local manufacturing.
State Bureau, Lucknow: Travelling via the state roadways buses in Uttar Pradesh will soon be more modernised, comfortable, and environmentally friendly, as the CM Yogi-led government has approved a policy to purchase 250 new AC electric buses to strengthen the fleet.
The new initiative, approved in the UP Cabinet, will cost Rs 425.50 crore. The new buses will provide better passenger comfort and promote pollution-free travel.
Following the cabinet approval, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna announced that 100 12-meter-long, 50-seater AC buses and 150 12-meter-long, 42-seater AC buses will be purchased under this scheme.
UP govt to pay Rs 400 crore
As part of the policy arrangement, the state government will bear a cost of Rs 400 crore, while the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) will cover the remaining Rs 25.50 crore from its own resources.
The proposal also provides for priority for Uttar Pradesh manufacturers, which will boost the state's industries.
Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh said the decision was also in line with the Air Quality Management Commission's directives on air pollution control in the National Capital Region (NCR).
According to the Commission's directives, only CNG, electric, and BS-6 vehicles will be permitted in Delhi from November 1, 2026.
More than 13 thousand buses in UP Roadways
The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) fleet currently comprises approximately 13,041 to 14,300 diesel and CNG buses.
The corporation and the Urban Development Department are jointly promoting the green energy campaign. More than 743 electric buses operate in the state, primarily used as city bus services.
Apart from this, the Transport Corporation has also recently added 45 new electric buses to its operations on major routes of Lucknow and Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida).