915 Electric Buses Ordered For Use In India - CleanTechnica

The article highlights the severe air pollution crisis in India, noting that several Indian cities rank among the most polluted globally, with Loni in Uttar Pradesh identified as the world’s most polluted city in 2025 by IQAir. The particulate matter (PM2.5) levels in these cities far exceed the World Health Organization’s recommended safe limits, contributing significantly to premature deaths—ambient air pollution caused an estimated 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide in 2019, with the majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries, including India. To combat this, India is taking substantial steps toward electrifying its public transportation system. A major development is the order of 915 fully electric buses by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, marking a significant move away from diesel-powered vehicles. This initiative aligns with the Indian government’s broader goals under its electric vehicle incentive program to reduce urban pollution, decrease fossil fuel dependence, and improve mass transit efficiency. The deployment of these electric buses reflects a growing commitment to cleaner