RTC Warangal region to introduce 132 electric buses
The residents of Warangal city will soon enjoy eco-friendly travel options as the TSRTC has announced the allocation of 132 electric buses.
Warangal: The residents of Warangal city will soon enjoy eco-friendly travel options as the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has announced the allocation of 132 electric buses to the Warangal region. The TSRTC is taking a significant step in combating air and noise pollution by embracing electric buses, aligning with the state government’s efforts to reduce pollution caused by diesel vehicles. As a part of this, the officials of the Warangal region recently held a meeting to identify profitable routes and make preparations for the introduction of electric buses.
Special arrangements will be made to establish fast-charging points at bus depots, ensuring efficient operation of these environmentally friendly vehicles. The state government has made a recent commitment to make electric buses available within the next two years, further bolstering TSRTC efforts to strengthen its services.
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Olectra Greentech, an Indian bus manufacturer, has been entrusted with the task of supplying a total of electric buses to TSRTC. Regional Manager, K Srilatha, said, “The plan includes the introduction of 132 electric buses in the first phase, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The corporation already launched electric bus services between Hyderabad and Vijayawada about 20 days ago”
The forthcoming 12-meter electric AC buses will accommodate 41 seats and cover more than 325 kilometers on a single charge. Passenger safety will be prioritized, with panic buttons and vehicle tracking systems installed at each seat. The buses will also feature a minimum of three CCTV cameras, storing one month’s worth of data, and will be connected to the TSRTC control room.
The electric buses will offer high-end features, including reverse parking assistance cameras, LED boards displaying destination details, mobile charging ports, individual lamps at every seat, a Fire Detection Suppression System (FDSS) to prevent fire accidents, and public address systems for passenger information, according to the officials.
