Electric Bus Service Launches in Sikar: Khatu Shyam Ji, Salasar Routes to Ease Devotee Travel

• Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation to introduce 300 electric buses in phases, starting with Sikar.
• First phase includes 20 electric buses from Sikar depot, with 6 designated for the Sikar-Salasar-Khatu Shyam Ji route.
• Tender process underway, aiming for bus operations to begin by end of July.
• Buses will connect cities within a 200-225 km range, operating 400 km daily with 120-minute charging time.
• 12-meter AC buses with 48-passenger capacity, similar to diesel buses, to reduce pollution and save diesel.

Why It Matters: Sikar launches electric bus service, easing travel for devotees to Khatu Shyam Ji and Salasar while reducing pollution.