Yogi government orders replacement of 12k diesel buses with CNG

Agra | Sunday | 11th November, 2018

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UPSRTC has already started deploying CNG buses in the NCR region.Recently CM Yogi Adityanath had flagged off two CNG buses in Lucknow and ordered more such buses to be deployed in different regions.Chief general manager (operation in-charge) HS Gaba said, “Work is on to replace diesel buses with CNG. Agra: To check pollution, chief minister Yogi Adityanath led state government has ordered replacement of over 12,000 diesel operated buses with CNG ones in different phases. To improve the quality of air, the state government has planned phase-wise replacement of 12,500 diesel buses operating on different routes. The replacement of old diesel buses will take place in different phases. According to CPCB, very poor quality of air in the city can result in respiratory illness on prolonged exposure..