A total of 75 new 41-seater electric buses will be inducted into the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) fleet on April 8, marking a significant step in the city’s push towards sustainable public transport. Of these, 25 buses will be stationed at the Khapri depot, while the remaining 50 will be deployed at the Wathoda depot. With this addition, the NMC fleet will expand to 628 buses operating across 110 routes in the city.
The rollout is part of a larger order of 250 electric buses aimed at modernising Nagpur’s transport system. While 175 buses have now been delivered or deployed, 75 are still pending.
According to officials, the newly added 12-metre buses include 41-seater models designed for high-demand routes, with additional standing capacity for around 24 passengers to accommodate peak-hour traffic.
However, the project has faced delays due to incomplete charging infrastructure at the Khapri and Wathoda depots. Officials indicated that pending electricity line work and unfinished depot facilities slowed the induction process. Authorities had temporarily paused further deliveries to avoid leaving buses idle without adequate charging support.
With the upcoming rollout, these infrastructure issues are now being addressed to ensure the buses become operational without delay.
The electric bus initiative, backed by the Maharashtra government, aims to reduce the city’s carbon footprint and upgrade public transport. The induction of these buses is also expected to pave the way for the gradual phasing out of nearly 195 diesel buses, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment.
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