Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha launches Srinagar Smart City’s 100 Electric Buses
In the Kashmir Valley, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched the Srinagar Smart City’s 100 Electric Buses under Srinagar Electric Bus Project and flagged off a fleet of 75 E-Buses at Nishat Bus Terminal in the outskirts of Srinagar city today. E-buses will be plying on 15 intra-city and two inter-city routes. They will be running a minimum of 200 KM per day from 8 AM to 8 PM.
In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated the Srinagar Smart City Limited and the residents of Srinagar and adjoining districts on the occasion. He said smart mobility to optimise transportation services for harmonious balance with ecology is our top priority. He observed that the addition of 100 e-buses is a big leap to achieve Carbon Neutrality as per the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said Srinagar Smart City Limited is translating the ‘modal shift’ concept into reality through an integrated approach to provide smooth transportation to people.
The Lt Governor said the e-buses dedicated to the people yesterday will ensure that daily commuters and office goers have access to reliable, affordable, sustainable, and safe public transport systems for Srinagar city and the connected districts. He directed the officials to ensure the dedicated Charging stations for the e-buses remain functional around the year.
At the launch ceremony, the Lt Governor expressed gratitude to the Central Government for the support and assistance in improving the urban transport in the Union Territory. He further said that the dream of Metro Rail in Srinagar and Jammu will become a reality soon.
The e-buses are equipped with Universal Access and an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system, onboard vehicle tracking system, CCTV, and an emergency stop facility. A dedicated Mobile app and online ticket payment facility have also been developed for the convenience of the passengers. All the buses are integrated with Srinagar Smart City’s Integrated Command & Control Centre.
