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Chhattisgarh to Roll Out 240 Saffron‑Colored Electric Buses in Four Cities
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 10:02 AM
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The Chhattisgarh government has approved the deployment of 240 saffron‑painted electric buses across four cities, aiming to boost clean public transport.
Raipur – State officials announced that 240 electric buses, painted in a distinctive saffron hue, will be introduced in four Chhattisgarh cities as part of a new green‑mobility drive. The rollout is intended to expand low‑emission public transport options and reduce reliance on diesel‑powered vehicles.
The buses are slated to begin service later this year, with routes to be finalized by the transport department in coordination with municipal authorities. By integrating these electric vehicles, the state expects a measurable cut in urban air pollution and a step forward in meeting national sustainability targets.
Funding for the project comes from the state’s transport budget, supplemented by central government schemes promoting electric mobility. Officials said the saffron colour was chosen to reflect regional identity while making the fleet easily recognizable to commuters.
The initiative aligns with broader efforts across India to modernise public transport fleets and curb greenhouse‑gas emissions, positioning Chhattisgarh as an early adopter of large‑scale electric bus networks.
The buses are slated to begin service later this year, with routes to be finalized by the transport department in coordination with municipal authorities. By integrating these electric vehicles, the state expects a measurable cut in urban air pollution and a step forward in meeting national sustainability targets.
Funding for the project comes from the state’s transport budget, supplemented by central government schemes promoting electric mobility. Officials said the saffron colour was chosen to reflect regional identity while making the fleet easily recognizable to commuters.
The initiative aligns with broader efforts across India to modernise public transport fleets and curb greenhouse‑gas emissions, positioning Chhattisgarh as an early adopter of large‑scale electric bus networks.