India, Sept. 27 -- In a significant step towards a shift from CNG to electric vehicles, Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh on Thursday inaugurated an electric bus service between Noida and Dehradun. The launch took place at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) in Greater Noida, marking the first electric intercity connection on this route, officials said on Friday.

The electric bus service will be operated by Ezy Go Bus. Initially, four buses were launched, and the private bus aggregator is preparing to add five more, officials added.

Singh flagged off the buses and urged commuters to adopt public transport for a cleaner commute.

Ezy Go partner Anil Dixit said, "The electric buses will operate from Pari C...