Ambala Cantonment deploys 25 electric AC buses across 17 routes, first all-electric city fleet in Haryana
By Eve
Haryana transport minister Anil Vij flagged off 10 new electric air-conditioned buses in Ambala Cantonment on Saturday, completing a 25-bus all-electric fleet serving 17 routes. The city service, relaunched on 1 November 2024 after a two-decade suspension, has carried around 22 lakh passengers and generated nearly ₹4 crore in revenue since relaunch. The minister also announced new bus terminals at Pipli, Sonipat and Gurugram under the PPP model, with the Gurugram facility to integrate with a nearby metro station.
Why it matters: Ambala Cantonment's 25-bus electric fleet demonstrates rapid municipal electrification in a mid-sized Indian city, signalling procurement momentum for AC e-bus operators in Haryana. The PPP terminal model and metro integration at Gurugram point to infrastructure opportunities for charging and depot developers serving intermodal hubs.