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10 electric bus routes transport 1,000 commuters daily to AIIMS Bilaspur, Deputy CM says
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 03:16 AM
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The Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh announced that ten electric bus routes are now operating, moving about a thousand passengers each day to the AIIMS hospital in Bilaspur.
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh – The state's Deputy Chief Minister said that ten electric bus services have been launched to connect the city with the newly built AIIMS Bilaspur. According to the official statement, these routes collectively ferry roughly one thousand passengers to the hospital every day.
The electric buses are part of a broader effort to promote cleaner public transport and improve accessibility to the tertiary care centre. By using zero‑emission vehicles, the initiative aims to reduce traffic‑related pollution while offering a reliable commute for patients, staff and visitors.
Healthcare officials welcomed the move, noting that regular, affordable transport can ease the burden on patients traveling from surrounding districts. The new services are expected to streamline daily footfall at AIIMS and support the hospital's role as a regional medical hub.
State authorities indicated that the electric fleet will be monitored for performance and may be expanded to additional routes if demand continues to rise.
The electric buses are part of a broader effort to promote cleaner public transport and improve accessibility to the tertiary care centre. By using zero‑emission vehicles, the initiative aims to reduce traffic‑related pollution while offering a reliable commute for patients, staff and visitors.
Healthcare officials welcomed the move, noting that regular, affordable transport can ease the burden on patients traveling from surrounding districts. The new services are expected to streamline daily footfall at AIIMS and support the hospital's role as a regional medical hub.
State authorities indicated that the electric fleet will be monitored for performance and may be expanded to additional routes if demand continues to rise.