PM e-bus service will start soon in Uttarakhand, CM gave instructions to develop charging stations

The people of Uttarakhand will soon be able to take advantage of the Pradhan Mantri E-Bus Service Scheme. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed the Transport Department at the Secretariat on Tuesday. In the meeting, the CM directed the officials to start the scheme as soon as possible.

PM e-bus service will start soon in Uttarakhand

In the meeting, CM Dhami directed the officials to start the Pradhan Mantri E-Bus Service Scheme as soon as possible. Also, he has asked to complete the work of setting up electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the state on time. The CM said that the process of imposing Green Cess on vehicles coming from other states should be expedited and the work of the bus depot under construction should be completed on time.

Focus should be on increasing income: CM

Chief Minister Dhami directed the officials to set up charging stations near bus depots, parking places, government buildings and guest houses, petrol pumps, so that the drivers can get the facility of charging easily. CM Dhami said that special attention should be paid to increasing the income of the Transport Corporation.

150 electric vehicles will run in Dehradun and Haridwar

In the meeting, Managing Director of Transport Corporation Reena Joshi informed that 150 electric vehicles will be operated in Dehradun and Haridwar under the Pradhan Mantri E-Bus Seva Yojana. The main objective of the scheme is to provide smooth, accessible and environment-friendly transport facilities to the citizens.

Establishment of e-V charging stations at 28 places

The scheme will create about 750 new employment opportunities. Joshi said that the state government is laying special emphasis on the development of e-V charging infrastructure with the aim of promoting the use of electric vehicles and reducing air pollution. Under the first phase of the scheme, e-V charging stations have been established at 28 sites.