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Maharashtra approves 150 more double-decker electric buses for Mumbai
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 09:35 AM
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The state government has cleared the addition of 150 double-deck electric buses to Mumbai’s fleet, aiming to boost capacity and reduce emissions.
The Maharashtra government announced today that it will procure an additional 150 double‑deck electric buses for Mumbai’s public transport system.
The decision forms part of the state’s broader green‑mobility drive, intended to increase passenger capacity on congested routes while cutting carbon emissions.
The new buses are slated for rollout over the next year, with the transport department coordinating with manufacturers and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority for deployment.
Officials said the fleet will complement existing electric and conventional buses, helping to de‑congest roads and improve commuter experience.
Funding details have not been disclosed, but the procurement aligns with the national push for electric vehicles.
The decision forms part of the state’s broader green‑mobility drive, intended to increase passenger capacity on congested routes while cutting carbon emissions.
The new buses are slated for rollout over the next year, with the transport department coordinating with manufacturers and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority for deployment.
Officials said the fleet will complement existing electric and conventional buses, helping to de‑congest roads and improve commuter experience.
Funding details have not been disclosed, but the procurement aligns with the national push for electric vehicles.