UP Electric Bus Policy 2025: In Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed to give priority to ‘Made in UP’ in e-bus purchase. Strict steps are being taken on modernization of bus stations, electric depot construction and road safety.
Up electric buses: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken an important step towards modernizing Public Transport in UP in Uttar Pradesh. He has clearly stated that from now on, ‘Made in UP’ will be given priority in the Electric Buses in UP to be purchased by the UP Transport Department. That is, in the coming time, new electric buses of Roadways (UPSRTC) will be made mostly in UP.
Why is the emphasis being given on ‘Made in UP’? (UP Electric Vehicles Policy)
The Chief Minister believes that promoting local manufacturing in up will give impetus to Industrial Growth in UP by promoting local manufacturing in up. This will not only increase investment in UP but will also provide a large number of youths in UPPortunities in UP.
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How much will the picture change for passengers? (Public Transport Modernization)
The Chief Minister has directed the Transport Department to ensure that passenger safety in UP and Passenger Facilites in UP. For this, special attention will be paid to modernizing bus stations in up, developing new routes in UP and increasing the number of electric buses in UP.
Electric Depot and Charging Stations in Up
UPSRTC is setting electric depots in eight cities. 4 to 8 universal EV Charges with 240 kW capacity will be installed at every depot. With this, electric buses will be able to provide Seamless Ev Service to passengers without being charged on time.
How much will be strict on road safety? (Road safety in up)
The Chief Minister has emphasized the transport department on better coordination with the police and the use of modern technology to minimize accidents. A policy like ‘No Helmet No Fuel Policy) is already applicable and is preparing to further implement it further.
Large impact of free travel on festivals (Free Bus Travel in UP)
On Raksha Bandhan Free Bus Travel, mothers and sisters and one of their co-passengers were given free travel for three days. More than 78 lakh people took advantage of this scheme.
Vehicle registration and promoting e-vehicles
In the financial year 2024-25, 37.9 lakh new vehicles were registered (New Vehicle Registration in Up). At the same time, more than 11 lakh vehicles have been registered till June. To encourage electric vehicles in UP, the government has given more than Rs 942 crore exemption in tax and fee.
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