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Himachal to replace 1,000 petrol taxis with EVs in phased drive: CM Sukhu

Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo SHIMLA, Jan 9: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on Friday that the state will replace all petrol taxis with electric vehicles in a phased manner. The first phase will see the transition of 1,000 vehicles into into e-taxis under the Rajiv Gandhi Startup Scheme. Chairing a review meeting with the Transport Department and Labour and Employment Department here, Sukhu said that the state government would provide a 40 per cent subsidy to taxi owners for the switch to e-taxis.

Himachal to replace 1,000 petrol taxis with EVs in phased drive: CM Sukhu

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Key Highlights

  • He directed the Transport Department to expedite the process, with replaced petrol taxis to be scrapped at registered centres, a statement issued here said.
  • Sukhu said the government would allocate permits for 390 private bus routes to strengthen transport facilities in rural areas.
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