N Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, urged a rapid shift to electric buses to make public transport more affordable and efficient and emphasised clean fuel initiatives and solar power management as key measures to reduce operating costs. He called for an expansion of charging infrastructure, the standardisation of batteries and the conversion of existing fleets into air conditioned electric vehicles. During a review of roads and highways in Amaravati he directed officials to optimise fuel costs and noted that electric bus operations currently run at Rs 72 per kilometre. The review highlighted the interdependence of transport modernisation and broader state planning.

The chief minister emphasised improved highway connectivity to ports and called for enhanced road maintenance in areas affected by black cotton soil where surface stability can hamper heavy vehicle movement. He said that better linkages would facilitate economic activity and support industrial growth across the state. Officials were instructed to prioritise critical corridors and to accelerate projects with a target completion within two years. This approach was presented as part of a coordinated effort between state departments and relevant agencies.

Plans discussed in the review included scaling up public charging points, promoting standardised battery systems and ensuring that new acquisitions meet energy efficiency benchmarks. Solar power management was proposed as a complementary measure to lower the cost per kilometre of service and to improve sustainability of operations. The chief minister underlined the need for technical standard setting and adequate maintenance regimes to maximise asset life and minimise downtime. Coordination with energy planners and transport operators was described as essential.

Officials were asked to present implementation roadmaps and cost estimates to facilitate timely decisions and budgetary allocations. The measures were framed as likely to benefit commuters through lower fares and more reliable services while strengthening logistics and industrial connectivity. The review concluded with a call for regular monitoring and fast track delivery of priority works to achieve the envisaged improvements. Inputs from agencies were noted in the official record.