Indian cities are pursuing ambitious electric bus deployment targets to reduce the emissions and improve efficiency of transport systems. Some cities have already initiated electric bus roll-out through the FAME I scheme, while many others are at different stages of planning and implementation. However, cities are facing challenges in identifying context specific solutions on the vehicle technology alternatives, incentive schemes and procurement models for electric buses.

In order to address these concerns, a training program on ‘Planning and Procurement of Electric Buses in Bangalore on February 11 and 12, 2019. This document provides a summary report of the topics covered in the training program.