E-buses will not lead to privatisation of RTC, says top official
The introduction of electric buses in the APSRTC fleet will not lead to the privatization of the organization, according to M.T. Krishna Babu, Special Chief Secretary. He emphasized that reports suggesting otherwise are misleading and that the initiative aims to enhance public transport while reducing environmental impact. The government is committed to protecting employee interests and ensuring efficient transport services.
- ▪M.T. Krishna Babu stated that the induction of electric buses will not result in privatization of APSRTC.
- ▪The PM eBus Sewa scheme aims to introduce around 10,000 electric buses across India.
- ▪Andhra Pradesh has been allotted 750 electric buses under the PM eBus Sewa scheme, with additional buses for specific routes.
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There is no truth in reports being circulated in certain sections that induction of electric buses in the APSRTC fleet will result in privatisation of the public transport organisation, asserts M.T. Krishna Babu, Special Chief Secretary, Transport and Roads and Buildings.Such reports were misleading and far from facts, Mr. Krishna Babu said in a statement on Sunday.Referring to the PM eBus Sewa scheme launched by the Government of India to promote clean, environment-friendly and sustainable urban public transport across the country, Mr. Krishna Babu said under this scheme, around 10,000 electric buses were proposed to be introduced in various cities across India.“The buses under this scheme are being introduced under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model and this is not a new policy.
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