Sindh decides to induct 180 electric buses on BRT routes

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The Sindh government has decided to induct 180 electric buses -to be powered by solar energy- on the feeders of the BRTs so that cleaner and more efficient public transportation solutions could be established in addition to bringing an end to the operational subsidy.

Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar and Asian Development Bank high power delegation led by Ms F Cleo Kawawaki, Principal Director and Head of Office of Market Development and PPPs (OMDP), according to a handout issued from CM House on Friday.The project aims to introduce electric buses on BRT feeder routes. It aligns with the focus on climate change, resilience, and carbon credits. The operational Business Plan (Feasibility Study) of the project is going to commence at the end of December 2023.Chairman P&D Shakil Mangejo told the ADB head that the Green.