Thane: TMT Adds 123 Electric AC Buses To Its Fleet

The Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) Undertaking has recently integrated 123 electric air-conditioned (AC) buses in its fleet to improve public transport for Thanekars and uphold environmental balance.

Moreover, it is due to receive an additional 100 buses under the Central Government’s PM E-bus Service Scheme.

Originally, 25 of these buses were expected by the end of August, but they have been delayed due to technical issues, resulting in further postponement for approximately another month.

The initiative aims to procure a total of 403 electric buses financed through the 15th Finance Commission along with contributions from both Central and State Governments, and the PM E-Bus Seva Yojana. Out of these, the 123 buses have already been added to the fleet.

The purchase of the remaining 86 buses is anticipated to be completed within a year, while the additional 94 buses will follow in the next two years. Despite earlier commitments, the planned 100 air-conditioned electric buses under the PM plan have not yet been incorporated into the fleet as September begins.