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UP govt to launch electric AC bus service to major religious cities in state

Varanasi, Apr 22 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is launching electric air-conditioned (AC) bus service to connect major religious cities in the state, including Kashi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya and Sonbhadra, official sources said here on Tuesday.
Sources said that with charging stations coming up in Varanasi and Sonbhadra, the initiative aims to offer eco-friendly, comfortable travel for devotees while reducing pollution.
UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) Regional Manager Parshuram Pandey said that electric buses are planned to run from the Prayagraj and Ayodhya regions to Varanasi and Sonbhadra.
"For this, five charging stations are being set up, four at the Varanasi Cantt depot workshop and one in Sonbhadra. The charging stations will be ready within a month to ensure that buses plying between these cities can recharge and return without issues," he said.
The RM said that each electric bus will take about 30 minutes to fully charge and can travel up to 150 kilometres on a single charge. "The air-conditioned electric buses can seat around 28 passengers. They will also be equipped with CCTV cameras, GPS systems and panic buttons to ensure the safety of women passengers," Pandey said.
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