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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Launches 250 New Buses, 130 of Them Electric
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 01:48 PM
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay inaugurated a fleet of 250 new buses, including 130 electric models, as part of the state's push toward greener public transport.
On a recent day, CM Vijay flagged off 250 new buses at a ceremony in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant expansion of the state's public transport fleet.
The new fleet includes 130 electric buses, underscoring the government's commitment to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable mobility.
The launch event drew officials from the Tamil Nadu Transport Department, the Ministry of Environment, and local NGOs, who highlighted the benefits of electric buses in cutting air pollution and lowering operational costs.
The buses are slated to serve major routes across the state, with plans to phase out older diesel units over the next few years.
The new fleet includes 130 electric buses, underscoring the government's commitment to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable mobility.
The launch event drew officials from the Tamil Nadu Transport Department, the Ministry of Environment, and local NGOs, who highlighted the benefits of electric buses in cutting air pollution and lowering operational costs.
The buses are slated to serve major routes across the state, with plans to phase out older diesel units over the next few years.