Centre eyes new E-bus scheme as 14,000 PM E-DRIVE buses fully tendered
The Centre is considering a new electric bus scheme after completing the tendering of all 14,000 buses under the PM E-DRIVE programme. The ₹10,900 crore scheme has allocated ₹4,391 crore for the procurement of the buses, which will be delivered to states over the next two to three years. Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) managed the tendering process and the government will consult states on future requirements.
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The Centre may roll out a fresh electric bus scheme for States after completing the tendering and allocation of all 14,000 buses under the PM E-DRIVE programme, a government official said.Under the ₹10,900 crore PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, nearly half the outlay—₹4,391 crore—has been earmarked for the procurement of 14,028 electric buses.“The Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) has successfully tendered all 14,000 buses and allocated them (to States). States will receive them in the next 2–3 years.
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