The Bihar government has announced the launch of 200 electric buses in six cities, as part of efforts to modernize public transport and promote clean mobility in the state.
The buses will operate in Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, and Purnea, with the first phase set to begin in June.
In addition to the electric buses, the state government is also operating 100 'Pink Buses' for women passengers, equipped with CCTV cameras, GPS tracking systems, and panic buttons.
The government plans to train 100 women drivers for operating these buses, with 22 women drivers already trained in the first phase.
The Bihar government has also approved the Bihar Electric Vehicle (Revised) Policy 2026, offering incentives for women purchasing electric four-wheelers and subsidies for electric two-wheelers.
The policy aims to ensure that electric vehicles account for 30 per cent of new vehicle registrations in Bihar by 2030.
