Shimla, Aug. 6 -- Deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Wednesday said that 1,000 new buses would be added to the fleet of Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) in a phased manner.

"The government is taking concrete steps to modernise and strengthen public transport infrastructure in the state," said Agnihotri, while adding that 24 new Volvo buses have already been inducted into the HRTC fleet.

Additionally, the procurement process was underway for 327 electric buses (including 297 Type-1 and 30 Type-3), 250 diesel buses and 100 mini-buses. Supply orders for 297 electric buses have already been issued.

Agnihotri said that keeping in view the challenging terrain of the state, priority was being given to acquiring smaller and mo...