States reportedly seek more than 10,000 extra electric buses beyond PM E-DRIVE allocation
The Economic Times, citing officials, reports that demand exceeds the scheme’s permitted 20% variation from initial estimates and may require a fresh government initiative.
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States have sought more than 10,000 additional electric buses beyond the 14,028 planned under PM E-DRIVE, The Economic Times reports, citing officials. The demand exceeds the scheme’s permitted 20% variation from initial estimates and may require a fresh government initiative. Several states are also seeking electric buses for inter-city routes, the report says.
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