The first Batch Of 4 Electric Buses rolled out In Kargil

According to the official, one bus will run clockwise around Kargil town, including the location of the new district hospital, while another will run three times a day from Kargil to Sankoo.

The first batch of four electric buses was delivered today, with officials describing the project as a step toward transforming Ladakh into a carbon-neutral Union Territory. The main aim behind this is to make Leh and Kargil smart cities. SIDCO Transport, Ladakh, provided 100 per cent zero-emission buses.

According to the official, one bus will run clockwise around Kargil town, including the location of the new district hospital, while another will run three times a day from Kargil to Sankoo. The third e-bus will run daily from Kargil to Drass and return, and the fourth e-bus will run daily from Kargil to Leh.

"The main goal of the electric vehicles is to reduce carbon emissions and transform Ladakh into a more carbon-neutral UT while also providing better public transportation facilities for local commuters in the area," said Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan, Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council.

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On Sunday, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan and Jamyang Tsering Namgyal flagged off the e-buses in the presence of senior personnel such as the commissioner secretary and Kargil deputy commissioner.

They then took a test journey on an e-bus from TFC to Council Secretariat, Zamisthiang, Baroo, and back.

Khan stated that the buses are environmentally friendly and will improve public transportation in the area. He claims that because charging stations are located across the city, this system can meet public demand.

Namgyal stated that the buses will help Ladakh become a carbon-neutral UT and will help Kargil and Leh become smart cities.

Ajeet Kumar Sahu, commissioner secretary said that the transportation department has taken many measures to strengthen the public transportation system in the city.