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Himachal HRTC's Electric Buses Turn Profitable, Earn Rs 19.31 Lakh in 24 Days
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News18•21-09-2026, 14:50
Himachal HRTC's Electric Buses Turn Profitable, Earn Rs 19.31 Lakh in 24 Days
- •Himachal HRTC's 25 new electric buses in Mandi district generated a profit of Rs 19.31 lakh in just 24 days.
- •Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually launched 25 e-buses for Mandi district on August 17, now operating on key routes.
- •Electric buses save approximately Rs 12 to 13 per kilometer in energy costs compared to traditional diesel buses.
- •Mandi depot saved Rs 11.34 lakh and Sundernagar depot saved Rs 7.97 lakh, totaling Rs 19.31 lakh in profit.
- •Passengers praise the electric buses for comfortable, quiet, and eco-friendly travel, with charging infrastructure also being strengthened.
Key Questions Answered
Within just 24 days of operating electric buses from August 17 to September 10, 2026, the Mandi and Sundernagar units recorded a total net savings of Rs 19,31,955. Specifically, the Mandi unit saved Rs 11,34,260, while the Sundernagar unit recorded a profit of Rs 7,97,695.
Operating electric buses saves approximately Rs 12 to 13 per kilometer in energy costs compared to traditional diesel buses.
Charging stations have been established at the Mandi Bus Stand, Mandi Workshop, and Sundernagar Bus Stand, with an additional charging station proposed in Janjehli.
