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Himachal Pradesh Launches Real-Time Digital Challan Payment And Electric Bus Fleet Expansion
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News18•08-10-2026, 09:01
Himachal Pradesh Launches Real-Time Digital Challan Payment And Electric Bus Fleet Expansion
- •Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the procurement of 1,500 new electric buses with a 350-kilometer range for HRTC.
- •The newly launched 'Chalan 2 Pay' initiative allows citizens to make secure, real-time digital payments of challans on the spot using POS machines provided by Axis Bank.
- •HRTC has already received 297 electric buses, and the government is also exploring the purchase of green hydrogen buses and super deluxe buses.
- •Operating e-buses saves HRTC Rs 18.19 per kilometer while being environment-friendly and economically beneficial.
- •The Transport Department's revenue saw a significant jump from Rs 510 crore in 2021-22 to Rs 995 crore in 2025-26.
Key Questions Answered
The 'Challan2 Pay' initiative allows people to make secure and real-time digital payments for challans on the spot using POS machines provided by Axis Bank to Transport Department officials. This system eliminates the need to visit government offices, maintains digital records, and directly deposits collections into the state treasury to improve transparency.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that 1,500 new electric buses with a minimum range of 350 kilometers will be provided to HRTC. As of now, the corporation has already received 297 electric buses.
The revenue of the Transport Department increased from Rs 510 crore in the 2021-22 period to Rs 995 crore in 2025-26.
