Hyderabad April 17:
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) is taking a step towards environmental welfare with the introduction of electric AC buses for passengers. The TSRTC has announced that 50 electric AC buses will be made available on the Vijayawada route starting next month. These buses are designed to provide a better and comfortable travel experience while also reducing environmental pollution.
TSRTC MD VC Sajjanar inspected the new Proto electric AC bus at Bus Bhawan premises in Hyderabad on Monday. The 12-meter-long electric AC buses have a capacity of 41 seats and can travel more than 325 kilometers on a single charge. The buses come equipped with mobile charging facilities, redind lamps, and panic buttons for the safety of the passengers. Additionally, three CCTV cameras have been installed in each bus with a recording backup of one month. LED boards at the front and back of the bus display destination details. A Fire Detection Suppression System (FDSS) has also been installed in the buses.
Olectra Greentech Limited has placed an order for 550 electric buses, out of which 500 buses will be diverted in Hyderabad city and 50 buses will be diverted via the Vijayawada route. Ashok Leyland and GBM companies will also supply 1000 electric buses to TSRTC in installments under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) method.
With the introduction of these electric AC buses, TSRTC aims to provide quality services to passengers while reducing environmental pollution.
