Lucknow, Oct. 18 -- Uttar Pradesh's first dedicated electric bus terminal is set to come up at Vrindavan Yojana in Lucknow at an estimated cost of Rs.265 crore, with 75 platforms capable of handling operations of up to 150 electric buses. The project has moved a step closer to execution after the Urban Transport Directorate issued a Letter of Award (LoA) to the implementing agency following approval from the state cabinet. The terminal will be developed at the existing P-4 parking area in Sector 7 of Vrindavan Yojana. The agency has been directed to begin preparing the project's design, with construction expected to start next month. Around 45% of the available land will be utilised for developing the proposed facility. According to officials, the LoA was issued by the Urban Transport Directorate, formally initiating the process for the terminal's development. Once operational, the terminal is expected to become a major hub for electric bus services in the state capital, providing dedicated infrastructure for bus operations and improving connectivity for residents of Vrindavan Yojana and adjoining areas. In Lucknow, the proposed 300 electric buses will be introduced in two phases, with 150 buses expected to begin operations on 14 routes in the first phase. The new fleet will comprise 100 nine-metre buses and 200 twelve-metre buses. Lucknow City Transport Services Limited (LCTSL) has already completed a survey of the proposed 14 routes and submitted its report to the Urban Transport Directorate for further action. Officials estimate that the additional fleet could benefit approximately 25,000 to 30,000 commuters daily....