Jammu Smart City Mission set to unveil 100 Electric Buses for eco-friendly rides

In a significant move to bolster the city’s public transport system and promote eco-friendly commuting, the Jammu Smart City Mission is set to introduce electric buses in the city.

जम्मू स्मार्ट सिटीज़ मिशन के तहत शहर में परिवहन व्यवस्था को सुदृढ़ करने के लिए इलेक्ट्रिक बसों को सार्वजनिक परिवहन में शामिल किया जा रहा है। ये बसें लोगों की यात्रा को आरामदायक व सुरक्षित बनाने के साथ ही पर्यावरण को स्वच्छ रखने में भी सहायक होंगी। #SmartCitiesInNewIndia pic.twitter.com/sL5jcT1PWB

— Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (@MoHUA_India) August 2, 2023

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs tweeted about the initiative, stating that 100 electric buses will ply the roads, providing comfortable and safe journeys for the people while contributing to a cleaner environment.

The inclusion of electric buses in the public transport system is a major step towards achieving sustainable and green mobility solutions.

These buses operate on electricity, reducing harmful emissions and minimizing the city’s carbon footprint.

It is expected to make public transport more accessible, affordable, and efficient for the residents of the city of temples, Jammu.