New Fleet of 260 Electric Buses for Ahmedabad
The Free Press Journal|December 27, 2024
Ahmedabad's Push for Sustainable Transit: 1,800 Crore Deal Finalized for 260 E-Buses The Ahmedabad administration has announced the acquisition of over 260 electric buses at a cost of 1,800 crore to enhance public transport services and promote sustainable mobility in the city. This move comes amid concerns over the reduced frequency of electric buses in the city.
New Fleet of 260 Electric Buses for Ahmedabad

Currently, Ahmedabad operates around 200 Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) electric buses, including vehicles supplied by JBM Auto Limited, across more than 200 routes as part of its electric vehicle adoption policy.

In a recent development, Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited finalized a formal agreement with JBM Auto Limited for the operation and maintenance of 343 electric buses. The contract, valued at 1,800 crore, is expected to be fulfilled within a year.

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