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HRTC says electric buses cut costs by Rs 18.19 per kilometre
✍️ The News Himachal
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 12:46 PM
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The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) reports a saving of Rs 18.19 per kilometre after introducing electric buses, according to official Agnihotri.
Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) announced that its newly deployed electric buses are delivering a cost advantage of Rs 18.19 for every kilometre travelled. The figure was disclosed by senior HRTC official Agnihotri during a recent briefing on the corporation’s green‑mobility push.
The savings stem from lower fuel expenses and reduced maintenance requirements compared with the diesel fleet that previously serviced the state’s routes. HRTC plans to expand the electric fleet further, aiming to replace a larger share of its conventional buses over the next few years.
State transport authorities highlighted that the shift also aligns with Himachal Pradesh’s environmental goals, cutting emissions while offering passengers a quieter, smoother ride. The corporation expects the financial benefit to improve overall service sustainability and potentially lower ticket prices.
No additional financial details were released, but the per‑kilometre saving figure underscores the economic viability of electric public transport in the hilly terrain of Himachal Pradesh.
The savings stem from lower fuel expenses and reduced maintenance requirements compared with the diesel fleet that previously serviced the state’s routes. HRTC plans to expand the electric fleet further, aiming to replace a larger share of its conventional buses over the next few years.
State transport authorities highlighted that the shift also aligns with Himachal Pradesh’s environmental goals, cutting emissions while offering passengers a quieter, smoother ride. The corporation expects the financial benefit to improve overall service sustainability and potentially lower ticket prices.
No additional financial details were released, but the per‑kilometre saving figure underscores the economic viability of electric public transport in the hilly terrain of Himachal Pradesh.