Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy on October 27 raised alarm over the deteriorating operational standards of electric bus services run by private operators under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model in Bengaluru.

In a letter addressed to Union Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy, Reddy detailed widespread issues including frequent breakdowns, driver strikes, and mounting safety concerns, urging the Centre to intervene and initiate corrective measures.

While appreciating the national push for electric mobility, Reddy expressed urgent concern over poor service discipline among operators such as NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam, Tata Motors Ltd, Switch Mobility, and OHM Global Mobility.

E-buses face three times more breakdowns than diesel fleet

Under the lease model, these firm

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