Odisha introduces E-Bus and E-Ride services in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited battery-operated Mo-Ride and E-Bus services of Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) have been flagged off in the capital city on Friday. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the services.WhatsApp Image 2022 07 29 At 6.31.04 PM

In the first phase, 10 e-buses and 50 e-rickshaws will ply the selective routes to ferry passengers. While 50 more e-buses will be included in the fleet in the coming days.

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The e-buses service has been started on the four routes of 9,11,12 and 23 which cover Patia, Patrapada and Pokhariput.

Passengers can avail ride in e-buses free of cost on July 29, 30 and 31. The buses will have pink-coloured seats reserved for women. The ticket price of e-buses will be same as regular AC Mo Bus.WhatsApp Image 2022 07 29 At 6.31.07 PM

Emphasizing gender equality, CRUT has appointed 50 percent women guides for e-buses, while e-rickshaws will be driven by only women and transgenders. This apart women captain (drivers) will also be introduced to run e-buses in the city.

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