BMTC rolls out 148 non-AC e-buses with safety, eco-friendly upgrades
BMTC
) on Friday announced the induction of 148
non-AC electric buses
from
Tata Motors Ltd
for public service, along with the launch of new routes under express services and package tours.
The first phase of this induction was marked by the ceremonial flag-off of 10 non-AC electric buses by State Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy.
By further expanding its fleet of electric buses, BMTC has taken a significant step towards promoting public transport and combating rising vehicular pollution in Bengaluru. As of now, BMTC operates a total of 1,436 electric buses across various routes in the city, it said.
"These additional 148 new non-AC electric buses, supplied by TML (Tata Motors Ltd) Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd, are being operated under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model for a contractual period of 12 years at a rate of Rs 41.01 per kilometre per bus, inclusive of electricity charges," BMTC said in a statement.
"Financial assistance of Rs 39.08 lakh per bus has been extended under the Directorate of Urban & Land Transport (DULT) and the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) scheme," it added.
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According to BMTC, the operation of these electric buses is instrumental in preventing the emission of approximately 2.07 lakh kilograms of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere and contributes to saving nearly 77,000 litres of diesel daily, thereby bolstering the city's green transport initiatives.
Some of the salient features of the new electric buses include zero-emission and environment-friendly operation, 10 panic buttons for women's safety, FDAS (Fire Detection and Alarm System), and vehicle location tracking.
They are also equipped with features for passenger convenience and accessibility-such as a kneeling mechanism and a wheelchair ramp to enable easy boarding for senior citizens, differently-abled individuals, and wheelchair users.
Other features include request stop buttons, pneumatic doors that remain locked while the bus is in motion, and regenerative braking for enhanced energy efficiency.
As part of its upcoming electric bus projects, BMTC has also announced the deployment of 195 AC electric buses (12m length) from Ohm Global Mobility Ltd, as part of the remaining 320 buses being introduced in a phased manner-aiming for a total operational strength of 1,779 electric buses by the end of the year.
Under the
PM E-Bus Sewa
scheme, an additional 400 AC and 4,100 non-AC electric buses are slated for deployment, it added.
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