With an aim to protecting environment Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off two electric buses that will run on trial basis between lucknow and Kanpur and Agra and Delhi.
These buses were provided by Essel Group.
“The operation of these buses will be carried out on trial basis. And if found suitable these will be introduced in other routes,” Cm said while addressing the function held at 5 Kalidas Marg, his official residence here on Sunday.
The one bus will ply between lucknow and Kanpur and other between Delhi and Agra.
Yogi said that these buses are the need of the hour because it will protect environment and reduce government’s dependence on fossil fuel.
Chairman Essel group Subhash Chandra, Transport Minister Swatandra deo Singh and MP Amar Singh were present on this occasion.