Guwahati, Jan. 1 -- The Assam government on Wednesday took a significant step towards a greener future by flagging off 56 new electric AC buses and announcing the complete phasing out of diesel city buses in Guwahati by 2026.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who also inaugurated a newly constructed mini Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) at Khanapara, stated that the move is aimed at combating air pollution and creating a more sustainable transportation system.
"By 2026, all diesel buses in Guwahati will be replaced with over 356 electric buses. Under the PM e-Bus Sewa, an additional 100 electric buses will be added to the fleet," Sarma stated.
Sarma highlighted Assam's leading role in digitizing the transport sector, stating, "A...
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