MSRTC New Hybrid Buses: MSRTC plans to buy 20,000 new hybrid buses over 4 years. Till now, MSRTC (ST) state transport is paying 34% of the annual expenditure on diesel. MSRTC will purchase only hybrid buses from next year. Let’s know about the MSRTC’s new hybrid buses in detail.
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20000 MSRTC New Hybrid Buses
MSRTC (ST) State Transport Maharashtra plans to buy 20000 new hybrid buses over 4 years. According to reports, MSRTC is spending 34% of its annual expenditure on diesel. The Maharashtra Transport Department will purchase only hybrid buses from next year.
Which operates on a combination of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquid natural gas (LNG) or diesel. Pratap Sarnaik, State Transport Minister, says that MSRTC will buy 20000 new hybrid buses over 4 years starting 2026. This hybrid bus gives two types of benefits: reducing pollution and fuel expenditure.
1.07 Million Litres: MSRTC’s Yearly Diesel Use
Currently, MSRTC buses run on diesel, which is 34% of its annual expenditure. Buses consume 1.07 million litres of diesel yearly, costing ₹ 34,000 crore. Switching to hybrid buses will reduce MSRTC’s fuel expenditure by ₹235 crore per year.
MSRTC New Hybrid Buses: CNG/LNG Pumps Installation
MSRTC will buy 5000 buses every year from considering the combination of fuel costs and population. The Maharashtra government will install LNG pumps at 90 locations across the state. Mahasagar Gas will install 20 CNG pumps.
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FAQ on MSRTC New Hybrid Buses
Q: What is MSRTC planning to do with its bus fleet?
A: The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has announced a significant plan to purchase 20,000 new hybrid buses over the next four years.
Q: Why is MSRTC switching to hybrid buses?
A: There are two main reasons: to reduce pollution and to lower the huge amount of money MSRTC spends on diesel fuel each year.
Q: How much does MSRTC currently spend on diesel annually?
A: Currently, MSRTC spends a whopping 34% of its total annual expenses on diesel, which amounts to about ₹ 34,000 crore for the consumption of 1.07 million litres of diesel.
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