Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has announced plans to expand its electric bus fleet as part of efforts to reduce urban air pollution and promote environmentally sustainable public transport in Hyderabad.
According to an official statement, the corporation is implementing a strategy to convert existing diesel buses into electric vehicles through a retrofitting process.
TGSRTC invited tenders for the retrofitting project on September 15, 2025, and concluded the process on September 30, 2025. Contracts were awarded to Sai Green Mobility for the conversion of 200 buses and to Kalyani Powertrain Limited for 40 buses.
2800 e-buses within Hyderabad’s ORR by 2027: TGSRTC target
The corporation has set a target of introducing 2,800 electric buses within the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits by 2027. Officials stated that increased public transport usage and reduced reliance on private vehicles are expected to contribute to lower emission levels and improved public health outcomes.
At present, 325 electric buses are operating under six city depots. An additional 175 buses are expected to be inducted during the current financial year. To support the growing fleet, charging infrastructure is being developed at 19 additional depots.
The corporation is also planning to construct 10 new depots and 10 charging stations.
Estimated cost of project at Rs 392 cr
The estimated cost for the proposed infrastructure development is around Rs 392 crore, the statement said.
The release also noted that in 2023, a diesel bus from the Mushirabad depot was converted into an electric bus in collaboration with a private firm. The vehicle is currently operating under the Uppal depot.
TGSRTC Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy stated that the initiative is aimed at strengthening Hyderabad’s public transport system while promoting sustainable mobility.
Senior officials and representatives of the participating firms were present at a meeting held at Bus Bhavan in connection with the initiative, the statement added.
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