Hyderabad plans 100% electric buses by December 2026
HYDERABAD: Chief minister Revanth Reddy said the Telangana government is working to make Hyderabad a pollution-free city and will shift red and orange category industries outside the Outer Ring Road (ORR).
The chief minister spoke at a International Women’s Day programme held at Praja Bhavan.
Government aims to expand women’s roles in public administration
Reddy said the government intends to provide greater recognition and opportunities for women across departments.
“It is a pleasure to organise this programme with women journalists. The government believes women should receive proper recognition. We are assigning responsibilities to women officers in every department where opportunities exist, including the police. The country develops only when the economic strength of women increases,” he said.
Diesel buses to be shifted from Hyderabad by December 2026
The chief minister said diesel buses operating in Hyderabad will be moved to districts by December 2026, as part of the plan to reduce pollution in the city.
“We will shift diesel buses in Hyderabad to districts by December 2026. We are introducing 100 per cent electric buses in Hyderabad. There will be no diesel buses in the city by December 9. Air-conditioned electric buses will be introduced,” he said.
Reddy also said the government plans to provide electric scooters to girl students travelling to colleges.
