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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay approves 1,000 AC electric buses for Chennai MTC
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🗓 11 Nov 2026, 11:46 PM
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Chief Minister Vijay has given the green light for the procurement of 1,000 air‑conditioned electric buses to be added to Chennai's Metropolitan Transport Corporation fleet.
The Tamil Nadu government, through Chief Minister Vijay, has approved a plan to acquire 1,000 air‑conditioned electric buses for the Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC). The move aims to modernise the city's public‑transport network and reduce reliance on diesel‑powered vehicles.
The approved fleet will be integrated into existing MTC services, offering commuters a cleaner and more comfortable travel option. The electric buses are expected to lower emissions and contribute to the state's broader environmental targets.
Details on the procurement timeline, financing structure and the manufacturers involved have not been disclosed yet. The announcement signals a significant step toward expanding electric mobility in Tamil Nadu's capital.
State officials indicated that the project will be rolled out in phases, with the first batch of buses likely to enter service within the next year, subject to completion of necessary infrastructure such as charging stations.
The approved fleet will be integrated into existing MTC services, offering commuters a cleaner and more comfortable travel option. The electric buses are expected to lower emissions and contribute to the state's broader environmental targets.
Details on the procurement timeline, financing structure and the manufacturers involved have not been disclosed yet. The announcement signals a significant step toward expanding electric mobility in Tamil Nadu's capital.
State officials indicated that the project will be rolled out in phases, with the first batch of buses likely to enter service within the next year, subject to completion of necessary infrastructure such as charging stations.