PM Modi Flags off 30 JBM Electric Buses in Statue of Unity
CESL partners with SOUADTGA to introduce Electric Buses in Statue of Unity, setting a new standard in sustainable tourism.
Marking Sardar Patel’s Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a fleet of 30 electric buses at the Statue of Unity.
Manufactured by JBM Auto, these 12-meter AC electric buses are set to replace conventional diesel ones, ensuring tourists enjoy a serene, pollution-free experience.
As a part of the broader environmental drive, the Prime Minister also launched a public bike-sharing initiative.
Additionally, he oversaw the distribution of city gas, a venture facilitated by Gujarat Gas Limited. Moreover, the provision of golf carts was introduced to enhance transportation convenience for tourists exploring the Statue of Unity.
We are instilled with a feeling of pride this #RashtriyaEktaDiwas as hon'ble PM@narendramodiflagged off electric buses deployed by CESL with #SOUADTGA under the Green Initiative to enhance the environmental sustainability of transportation at #StatueOfUnity.@PMOIndia @CMOGuj pic.twitter.com/NnZZzK9ZCe
— Convergence (@ConvergenceCESL) October 31, 2023
CESL Deploys Electric Buses in Statue of Unity
The electric buses in Statue of Unity are a collaborative effort between Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) and the Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority (SOUADTGA).
This initiative falls under the ambit of the Green Initiative aimed at bolstering the environmental sustainability of transportation services at the Statue of Unity.
These electric buses are deployed under the National Electric Bus Program Phase-I.
Part of the 225 electric buses order designated for deployment by the Central government through CESL, these 30 will exclusively be used for the tourism sector of the Statue of Unity.
This decision was made in response to a request from the Statue of Unity authority to deploy these extra 30 electric buses to enhance the experience of visitors exploring the wider tourism area.
JBM Electric Buses in Gujarat
Currently, there are more than 100 JBM electric buses in Gujarat, serving key routes in Ahmedabad’s Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), as well as at prominent locations like Gift City and the Airport.
Additionally, the company’s order book boasts of over 5,000 electric buses that have been commissioned and are in progress, catering to diverse applications and spanning various geographical locations around the world.
This extensive network of electric buses is a testament to JBM’s commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions.
