Summary:
Transport Minister D.C.
Thammanna told The Hindu that it was decided recently to shelve the previous plan of leasing buses from a private operator. The BMTC had decided to select a private operator reasoning that funding and operating e-buses would cause a financial burden on the cash-strapped transport corporation. The transport corporation had planned to directly transfer the subsidy amount announced by the central government to the private operator. Once the contract period is over, it may lead to some dispute.”In February, the BMTC had selected a manufacturer to operate 150 e-buses. With the new decision, the BMTC will have to float a new tender for purchase of e-buses..