Jharkhand To Introduce Electric Buses to Boost EV Infrastructure and Public Transport

Bokaro: The state govt is set to introduce electric buses across major districts to modernise the state’s public transport system and strengthen electric vehicle infrastructure, transport secretary Rajeev Ranjan said on Saturday.

Speaking at a press conference at Bokaro Circuit House after inspecting the district transport office (DTO), he said, “The state govt is working out a plan to procure 40 to 50 electric buses. In the first phase, four to five EV buses will be introduced in key districts to promote eco-friendly public transportation.” He added, “The department is preparing a roadmap to develop EV charging stations and related infrastructure across the state too.”

During the inspection of the Bokaro DTO, Ranjan hinted that the facility will be relocated.

Highlighting the govt’s focus on rural connectivity, the secretary said the Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojana would be strengthened to provide free and safe transportation facilities for villagers and schoolchildren travelling from rural areas to urban centres.

“Routes would be finalised district-wise and buses under the scheme would be monitored through GPS tracking systems. Subsidies to operators would be released through the district transport office as per norms. The transport department is also pushing for digitisation and faceless services to ensure transparency and ease for citizens,” he said.