The government plans a Rs 20,000-crore scheme to incentivize electric buses for private operators, addressing fuel security concerns and targeting India's vast private bus fleet.
Private bus operators own nearly 87% of India's total bus fleet
Jul 03, 2026
04:35 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government is planning a new incentive scheme to promote the adoption of electric busses (e-busses) by private operators.
The move comes as part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and create a more sustainable public transport system.
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India is considering incentives worth more than $1 billion to encourage private operators to adopt electric buses and trucks as…
