India, Jan. 21 -- The Odisha government has decided to phase out all diesel-run Ama Buses from the roads and replace them entirely with electric vehicles. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra informed that only EV buses will operate under the Ama Bus service in the coming days.

According to the minister, all existing diesel buses will be gradually scrapped, and new electric buses will be introduced in a phased manner. The move is aimed at reducing pollution and promoting sustainable urban transport across the state.

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