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TN Government Sanctions ₹420 Crores for 1000 New BS-VI Diesel Buses
The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned ₹420 crores to procure 1000 new custom built BS-VI diesel buses which will be allocated across various cities and towns in the state including Kumbakonam, Madurai, Villupuram, Thirunelveli and Coimbatore amongst others. The Institute of Road Transport is responsible for procuring and distributing these vehicles with an estimated completion date set for 2021 as part of its efforts to reduce air pollution levels throughout Tamil Nadu
Dec. 25, 2022 9:57AM
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A photo depicting several newly purchased diesel busses parked outside an IRT facility
The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned ₹420 crores to procure 1000 new custom built BS-VI diesel buses. The buses will be allocated across the state in Kumbakonam (250), Madurai (220), Villupuram (180), Thirunelveli (130) and Coimbatore (120). Salem will receive 100 of these new buses. The Institute of Road Transport (IRT) is the nodal agency that will be responsible for procuring and allocating these new buses. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to reduce air pollution levels in the state by transitioning from BS-IV to BS-VI emission standards. The IRT has already identified a list of potential vendors who can provide these custom built diesel buses at competitive prices. The agency has also developed a detailed plan on how best to allocate and distribute these vehicles across different regions in the state. The IRT plans to roll out these new buses over the next two years, with an estimated completion date set for 2021. In addition, it has also outlined a comprehensive maintenance program that will ensure that all vehicles are kept in top condition at all times. This move comes as part of the government’s commitment towards providing safe, reliable and affordable public transport services throughout Tamil Nadu. It is hoped that this investment will go a long way towards improving connectivity between cities and towns across the state, while also reducing air pollution levels significantly over time.