India's Andaman & Nicobar Islands show the way to all-electric buses future
Hindustan TimesWith operational 40 electric buses and plans to expand, the administration in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are setting a powerful precedent for clean transportation. This electrification model could showcase a decarbonisation strategy for India, both in deploying electric buses and using clean energy. The A&N administration’s electric bus operational model could serve as a blueprint for the rest of India, for deploying electric buses and using clean energy. The Operation Expenditure model for electric buses consist of NTPC and NVVN owning and maintaining buses, while the Transport department manages charging, tyre upkeep, auxiliary batteries, and regulatory costs. Figure 1: Operational model of electric buses in A&N In contrast, the administration's dry lease model involves the transport department providing drivers and conductors, with the department covering maintenance costs.
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