Question : Use of Electric Vehicles

(a) whether the Government proposes to mandate use of electric vehicles for public transport in near future;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time frame set for implementation of such proposal?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide notification S.O. 5333(E) dated 18th October, 2018 has granted exemption to the Battery Operated Transport Vehicles from requirement of permits. Further, an advisory has been issued to all States/UTs vide letter dated 17th July, 2019 for incentivisation and induction of electric vehicles in shared mobility and public transport operations.


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