India, April 25 -- NOIDA

The Noida authority on Friday said that it has formed a partnership with the Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to introduce 50 electric vehicles for the city bus service from next month, officials familiar with the matter said.

The authority said that the UPSRTC will operate the bus service and the authority will fund the viability gap, said officials.The project is aimed at addressing the last-mile connectivity gaps and help in easing traffic congestion, they said.

"We are developing a depot in Sector 90 where these buses will be parked. The depot will have e-charging points, bus service stations, driver-conductor workshops and other services. The UPSRTC will manage operations of thes...