The Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) is all set to induct 100 electric buses, all air-conditioned, to ply in the city and neighbouring areas. NMMC has taken this decision to provide smooth, environment-friendly transport to the citizens.
According to an NMMT official, the buses are expected to hit the road in five months. The civic body has received bids from private bus operators for supply, operation and maintenance of electric buses. The buses will operate on a gross contract cost basis, where the operator will be paid a specified amount based on the kilometre-run of the buses, while NMMT will receive all the revenue earned.
The bus operator will bear the cost of electricity used for charging the buses. NMMT will finance the project through a Central Government grant under the FAME scheme. It is planning to operate a nine metre long bus from 240 km to 280 km per day. It will provide space for charging, parking and bus maintenance and a depot for buses at designated locations.
The operator agreement will be for a period of 12 years with a conditional assessment of the buses after eight years based on the roadworthiness of the buses, overall quality of the built structure and third party inspection of the chassis assembly.
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