India, May 22 -- The 100 new e-buses expected to join the city's fleet next month will be light blue, as the Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL) chose this colour to match its existing logo, officials said.

"The e-buses will be light blue, matching the colour scheme of GMCBL's logo. The project contractor has also deposited the bank guarantee of Rs.3.68 crore, and we expect the buses to join the fleet by next month," said a senior Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) official.

According to officials, the project contractor (Intact Transport Pvt Ltd) asked the GMBCL to select one of the 14 colours specified by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The same contractor will also supply e-buses to Faridab...