All new APSRTC electric buses, including Palle Velugu, to be air-conditioned, says Naidu
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Why in news
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed that all new APSRTC electric buses, including Palle Velugu, must be air-conditioned to enhance passenger comfort and sustainable mobility.
Background
The Andhra Pradesh government aims to replace 8,819 diesel buses with electric and CNG variants over five years. The state plans to operate exclusively electric and CNG buses by 2030 to reduce pollution and operating costs.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePM e-Bus Sewa: A central government scheme supporting the conversion of diesel buses to CNG and the deployment of electric buses.
- FactAPSRTC target: Replacement of 8,819 diesel buses over a five-year period.
- Fact2030 Goal: Andhra Pradesh aims to operate only electric and CNG buses by 2030.
- BodyAPSRTC: Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of public transport electrification in achieving sustainable mobility and reducing the carbon footprint of urban and rural transport in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Operational viability: Balancing high upfront capital costs of EVs with long-term reductions in fuel and maintenance expenses
- Infrastructure gap: Requirement for high-density charging networks and grid stability to support large-scale electric bus fleets
Keywords: Sustainable mobility · Decarbonization · Public transport electrification · Operational costs · Green transition
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