Shimla, July 30 -- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday flagged off 297 new Type-I electric buses from Kyarighatin Solan district for deployment across various depots of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC), taking the corporation's total electric bus fleet to 500.
The Chief Minister said the induction of the new buses marked a major step towards building a clean, green and modern public transport system in the hill state while improving commuter convenience and reducingp dependence on fossil fuels.
Sukhu also launched the 'HimBus Plus Card', a digital travel card aimed at promoting cashless and smart public transport. He said regular passengers using the card would receive a five per cent discount on fares, while s...