Shimla, Dec. 20 -- Vehicle tracking system for real-time location tracking will be installed in all HRTC buses. This was stated by deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Friday after the 162nd meeting of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) Board of Directors over two days. Talking of the decision taken during the meeting, Agnihotri said that 500 old and unfit buses of the HRTC will be taken out of service within the next two months and replaced by 747 new buses, as part of a major overhaul of the corporation's fleet and services. Talking of fleet modernisation, Agnihotri said, "Buses giving mileage below 2.5 km per litre will be removed from service. Between 9 and 15 years, clear repair cost parameters have been fixed. Certain parameters for repair cost on a yearly basis have also been fixed.Over the next two months, 500 buses will be phased out." He said 297 electric buses have already been ordered, tenders for 250 diesel buses are being reissued, and procurement is underway for 100 mini buses (24-seater) and 100 tempo travellers. htc...