Haryana CM Khattar to inaugurate Electric City Bus Service from Panipat on Jan 29

April 22, 2024 10:51 am

Published by: PreetiMahajan

The Fact News Service

Chandigarh, January 24

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will inaugurate the City Bus Service featuring electric buses from Siwah, Panipat on January 29, 2024. This initiative aims to not only benefit residents in nine cities but also contribute to environmental sustainability by ensuring zero pollution.

While stating this here today, Transport Minister, Mool Chand Sharma said that Haryana City Bus Service Limited, a Government Corporation formed under the Transport Department to provide local city bus services in nine cities across Haryana including Panipat, Yamunanagar, Panchkula, Ambala, Karnal, Sonepat, Rewari, Rohtak, and Hisar. This marks a unique and pioneering project of any state in the country.

Mool Chand Sharma further mentioned that separate City Bus Service Depots are under construction in all nine cities, with an estimated cost of Rs 115 crore. To facilitate bus operations, 375 buses have already been ordered. In the first phase, the Chief Minister will inaugurate the city bus service at the new bus stand in Siwah, Panipat.

This initiative marks a significant milestone in Haryana’s commitment to green and modern public transportation, reflecting the state’s vision for a sustainable and eco-friendly future, he added.