Chandigarh, November 3- Haryana Transport Minister, Sh. Anil Vij today said that the addition of five new air-conditioned electric buses (e-buses) to Ambala’s local transport network will further boost the city’s eco-friendly public transport infrastructure. With this addition, the total number of e-buses operating in Ambala has increased to 15, marking another significant step towards sustainable and comfortable urban mobility.
Sh. Vij said that these new AC e-buses have been allocated to the Ambala Roadways Depot and will soon begin operations on various local routes. These buses will provide a comfortable, convenient, and eco-friendly travel experience to passengers, he added.
23 modern bus queue Shelters Under Construction
Sh. Vij said that to enhance passenger convenience, 23 new modern bus queue shelters are being constructed along Ambala’s local routes. Each shelter will feature seating arrangements, lighting, and fans to ensure comfort for commuters while they wait for buses.
He said that the initiative aims to ensure that passengers no longer have to wait in discomfort for local buses. The shelters are being developed at key locations such as Capital Chowk, Chungi Chowk, Tundla, Defence Colony, Kalrahedi, Shastri Colony, DRM Office, Sundar Nagar, Chandpuri Colony, Machonda, Shahpur, Civil Hospital (Ambala Cantt), Subhash Park, BD Floor Mill, Hathi Khana Mandir, Rangia Mandi Chowk, Nanheda, SD College, Mahesh Nagar, Tangri Bandh Road, Babyal, Dalipgarh, and Boh.
Local Bus Service relaunched After 25 Years, Thanks to Vij’s Efforts
Due to the persistent efforts of the Transport Minister, Sh. Anil Vij, Ambala’s local bus service was revived after nearly 25 years. The service was relaunched on November 1 last year with 10 mini-buses. Subsequently, five AC electric buses were introduced on January 26 (Republic Day), followed by five more on June 5, 2025 (World Environment Day). With today’s addition of another five e-buses, the total has now reached 15 electric AC buses operating on city routes.
