Nagpur concerts 90 busses to biofuels
Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari has called for public transport to increase the use of CNG, Biofuels and electricity and reduced the use of expensive conventional fuels.
Addressing the 4th UITP India Bus Webinar on 24 Aug 2020, he noted that most of the State Road Transport Undertakings (SRTUs) are incurring huge expenditure on conventional fuels.
Move on to biofuels, CNG and Electricity as transportation fuel, he urged the transporters, pointing out that the fuel switch will also contribute to the economy and pollution.
He cited the example of Nagpur which has converted 90 buses to biofuels and work was in progress on another 360 busses.
Gadkari also informed about efforts being made to produce CNG from sewage water and called on SRTUs to adopt this model.
He also indicated adopting other sources of CNG like paddy straw which have multiple benefits to farmers, transport, environment and economy.
The Minister called for adopting the London Bus model harnessing utilisation of private capital for better public transport.
He felt encouraging Public Private Partnership (PPP) may also be pursued.
Bus Ports are being planned with all modern amenities, said Minister, suggesting that the adoption of double-decker buses by the operators to improve the efficiency of public transport. #transportaton #crudeoil #hydrocarbons #costs #busses /fiinews.com
