- By Chetna Shree
- Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:29 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In a major move by the Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation, the authority has decided to run eight double-decker electric buses on the Noida and Greater Noida routes soon. The preparation has started to launch the e-buses soon to ease commuters' transportation problems in these areas. The trials are expected to begin by the end of July, and the buses will be fully operational in the next few months.
Noida Double-Decker Bus Launch: Survey Work Underway
According to the information from several media reports, the survey work of deciding the routes is currently underway. Several routes have underpasses and footover bridges, where the height of the double-decker buses can be a problem. The authorities are ensuring that the height of the buses are safe to run on these routes or not. Once the survey work is completed, routes will be finalised.
Expected Launch Date
Once the routes are finalised, the trial is expected to start by the end of July. After successful completion of trials, the buses will be fully operational and open for commuters. The facility is expected to launch in the next few months. At the start, eight e-buses will run in Noida and Greater Noida. More buses will be added by October 2025.
Double Decker Buses To Run On THESE Routes
The survey work of deciding the routes is currently underway. Though it is expected that the double-decker e-buses will run from Botanical Garden to Pari Chowk in Noida and around Gaur Chowk in Greater Noida West.
Special Pass For Travellers
Nearly lakhs of people travel in public transport, autos and taxis every day in Noida and Greater Noida West. With the aim of ensuring seamless travel for commuters, the authorities are planning to launch a special monthly pass for them. Travellers will not have to buy tickets every time rather, they can use a pass for travel. The fare will be decided soon.