Telangana to get 2,000 electric buses under PM e-Drive; pollution cut in Hyderabad

• Telangana RTC sanctioned 2,000 new electric buses under the "PM e-Drive" scheme.
• These buses will replace diesel buses in large cities like Hyderabad to reduce carbon emissions.
• The objective is to prevent air pollution and improve air quality, especially in Hyderabad.
• The electric buses will gradually become available to passengers between September 2026 and August 2027.