Chandigarh, Nov. 18 -- With 85 Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) buses to be phased out from Wednesday, the transport department has made interim arrangements to ensure uninterrupted services. CTU had procured 100 buses under the Jawahar Lal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission in 2010. Of these, 85 buses have now completed their stipulated 15-year operational life. As per the notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, these 85 buses will be phased out and off-road with effect from November 19. To ensure that commuters face no inconvenience during this transition, non-AC buses operating on long routes have been diverted to strengthen bus services within the tricity area. Long-route connectivity will be maintained through services operated by adjoining state transport undertakings (STUs), ensuring minimal impact on passengers who previously used these diverted buses. In line with the transition to cleaner public transport, 100 electric buses have already been approved under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. The delivery of 25 electric buses is expected by November end.htc...