JKRTC Proposes Procurement of 200 E-Buses Under PM E-Drive Scheme

17 Feb 2026 CW Team

The corporation intends to deploy the new e-buses on major routes serving Jammu and Srinagar as well as other district connections to enhance frequency and reliability of services. The plan envisages the phased induction of vehicles with concurrent establishment of charging infrastructure at depots and select transit hubs to support daily operations. Technical specifications, fleet management systems and safety features will be evaluated during the tendering process. Operators will consider route optimisation and passenger information systems to improve uptake.

Procurement is proposed under the central PM e-Drive Scheme which provides financial and technical support for electric mobility initiatives, and funding arrangements will follow the scheme guidelines. The corporation plans to issue formal tenders and invites expressions of interest from manufacturers and operators with experience in electric bus deployment and maintenance. Emphasis will be placed on lifecycle costs, battery performance, warranty terms and local serviceability to ensure sustainability.

The anticipated expansion of the electric fleet is expected to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and contribute to quieter, cleaner streets while potentially lowering long term operating expenses and support for renewable energy charging is under consideration soon. Training for drivers and maintenance staff will be integral to the rollout to ensure safety and reliability of services. Further announcements will follow as procurement advances and contracts are awarded.

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Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation has proposed the procurement of 200 e-buses under the Prime Minister's PM e-Drive Scheme as part of a plan to modernise the public transport fleet and reduce vehicular emissions. The proposal seeks to introduce battery electric buses across urban and intercity routes to improve air quality and lower operating costs relative to diesel vehicles. Officials indicated that the move forms part of a broader push to transition to cleaner mobility in the region and consultations with stakeholders are planned. The corporation intends to deploy the new e-buses on major routes serving Jammu and Srinagar as well as other district connections to enhance frequency and reliability of services. The plan envisages the phased induction of vehicles with concurrent establishment of charging infrastructure at depots and select transit hubs to support daily operations. Technical specifications, fleet management systems and safety features will be evaluated during the tendering process. Operators will consider route optimisation and passenger information systems to improve uptake. Procurement is proposed under the central PM e-Drive Scheme which provides financial and technical support for electric mobility initiatives, and funding arrangements will follow the scheme guidelines. The corporation plans to issue formal tenders and invites expressions of interest from manufacturers and operators with experience in electric bus deployment and maintenance. Emphasis will be placed on lifecycle costs, battery performance, warranty terms and local serviceability to ensure sustainability. The anticipated expansion of the electric fleet is expected to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and contribute to quieter, cleaner streets while potentially lowering long term operating expenses and support for renewable energy charging is under consideration soon. Training for drivers and maintenance staff will be integral to the rollout to ensure safety and reliability of services. Further announcements will follow as procurement advances and contracts are awarded.

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