The Telangana government has announced the introduction of 799 new electric buses by March 2024 as part of its commitment to enhancing public transportation and reducing pollution.

Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar revealed that 353 of these buses will be allocated for Hyderabad, while the remaining 446 will serve various districts including Karimnagar, Warangal, Nalgonda, Suryapet, and Nizamabad.

This action is aimed at modernizing the state’s public transport system and promoting the use of eco-friendly vehicles.