Chandrapur to Receive 30 Electric City Buses Under PM e-Bus Scheme Chandrapur is set to launch its first fleet of 30 electric city buses under the Centre’s PM e-Bus Sewa initiative, marking a significant step toward modernizing public transportation in the city. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved the procurement of 50 electric buses for Chandrapur, with an initial batch of 30 to be operationalized in the first phase. The remaining 20 buses are scheduled for induction in a subsequent phase. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity for both urban and rural residents by linking Chandrapur with key towns and villages within a 25-kilometer radius, including Ballarpur, Bhadravati, Ghugghus, Bamni, Arvat-Charwar, and Chichpalli on the Mul route. The project will be supported by the Chandrapur Municipal Corporation (CMC), which plans to develop a dedicated bus terminal and charging depot on vacant land near Krishi Bhavan. This facility will be integrated with the city’s main bus station, ensuring seamless operations. To make the service affordable, the Centre will provide an operational subsidy of ₹25 per kilometer, which is expected to keep fares low for commuters. The introduction of electric buses is projected to reduce vehicular emissions, strengthen public transport infrastructure, and provide Chandrapur with its first organized city bus service in years. The initiative aligns with the government’s broader goals of promoting sustainable urban mobility and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The PM e-Bus Sewa program, launched to expand electric bus networks across India, has already seen successful implementations in several cities.#chandrapur_municipal_corporation #ballarpur #pm_e_bus_sewa #krishi_bhavan #mul_route
