GMDA to convert Gurugram sector ten bus stand into electric bus depot

Gurugram, Dec 7 (KNN) The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) at the 53rd Core Planning Cell Meeting on Tuesday discussed the plan to convert sector-10 bus depot into an electric bus depot equipped with all modern needs.

During the meet, the matter was presented by the Delhi Integrated Multi-Model Transit System (DIMTS) in view of the proposed addition of electric buses to the existing Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL) fleet.

The addition of a supplementary electric sub-station of 4 MVA, provision of e-bus charging bays, extension of fire detection alarm system, installation of CCTV cameras, construction of trenches for cabling to connect additional electric substation to charging bays were among the key electric and infrastructure development works outlined to establish the electric bus depot and facilitate the smooth functioning of the electric buses.

Mani Ram Sharma, Chief General Manager, Mobility Division, pointed out that the electric buses are likely to be in operations by the mid of 2023. Meanwhile, it may take six months to execute the electric bus depot project which is required to be completed before the buses start operating on the city roads.

The GDMA meeting was chaired by CEO, GMDA, Sudhir Rajpal.

Addressing the meet, Rajpal directed to examine the feasibility of emergency arrangements or a double source system in case of failure of electrical supply to ensure that bus service operations are not affected.  (KNN Bureau)