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Nagpur receives first fleet of PM e-buses; 29 vehicles handed over to NMC

Nagpur, Nov 18 (UNI) Nagpur’s public transport system is set for a significant upgrade as the city received its first batch of PM e-Buses on Monday.
A total of 29 eco-friendly, fully air-conditioned electric buses were delivered to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), marking a major milestone in the city’s transition toward sustainable urban mobility.
According to transport officials, the new fleet has reached the Koradi depot and will undergo mandatory inspections this week. The buses are expected to begin operations by next week.
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