Since the introduction of electric buses in the city in September 2021, the UT administration has saved diesel worth ₹8.42 crore.
As per data shared by the UT transport department, 80 electric buses — 40 from Eicher and 40 from Ashok Leyland — are currently plying in the city and more than 70 lakh passengers have travelled in them in the past 18 months.
These buses have travelled over 50.15 lakh km, thereby saving 10.03 lakh litres of diesel, amounting to around ₹8.42 crore. Besides, use of e-vehicles for public transport has also saved 2,600 tonnes of CO2 emission.
