Tag: electrification

As India charts its course towards Net Zero carbon emissions by 2070, the electrification of urban transport, a major polluter, becomes pertinent. However, the same depends upon comprehensive sectoral reforms focusing on addressing critical issues such as financing, the private sector’s role, etc.Urban transport, particularly the city bus segment, needs comprehensive policy overhaul, a senior government official said, adding that this is critical that the government chalks out initiatives for a clean energy transition, especially through e-buses, and with private sector being roped in for operating transport services....