WEBINAR | Reimagining Public Transport in India Through Electrification

The panel discussion by Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) and WRI India brought together the key stakeholders (public bus agencies, policymakers, fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, banking institutions, researchers, and enthusiasts) driving electric bus transition in India to explore:
• What role will the new FAME notification play in scaling up electric bus deployment in India?
• How can electric bus operations be made cost-effective or achieve parity with existing ICE bus operations?
• How does the transition to electric bus pave way for optimization of bus-based public transport in India?
• What are the opportunities that open up with electric bus procurement to improve public transport services and passenger comfort?
• How can various stakeholders make sure that electric buses are game-changing for public transport services?