Tourists visiting the Statue of Unity and Sardar Sarovar dam can avail of free transport in a fleet of 55 electric buses at Ekta Nagar
Gandhinagar : Tourists visiting the Statue of Unity and Sardar Sarovar dam can avail of free transport in a fleet of 55 electric buses at Ekta Nagar, as the destination expands its green mobility network in line with the stated vision of making it India’s first e-city. An official statement said on Sunday the fleet comprises of 30 buses measuring 12 metres and 25 buses measuring nine metres. The statement added that all the buses are air-conditioned and have been introduced in two phases for tourist transport.
“The initiative is based on the vision announced by PM Modi on World Environment Day on June 5, 2021, to develop Ektanagar as the country’s first e-city,” the statement said. “The initiative combines free public transport with energy-efficient mobility and inclusive travel facilities, reinforcing Ekta Nagar’s push towards sustainable tourism,” the government said in the statement. The buses can cover around 180km on a full charge, helping reduce dependence on conventional fuels and curb local vehicular emissions and noise pollution. The AC service is aimed at making travel between tourist attractions more comfortable. With large numbers of visitors travelling to the Statue of Unity and surrounding attractions, the expansion of electric transport is intended to address mobility needs while limiting the environmental impact of tourism. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad