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Government to come out with policies to get public transport in most Indian cities
"You can look forward to very large support from the government so that not only we will see transition from diesel buses, but we will see more and more electric public transport which is missing," said Advisor to the Prime Minister Tarun Kapoor said at a FICCI Roundtable on Electric Mobility.The government will come up with policies to introduce public transport in most Indian cities, wherein the electric vehicle industry can expect generous support, Advisor to the Prime Minister Tarun Kapoor said at a FICCI Roundtable on Electric Mobility.Kapoor added that while the government will come out with policies to get public transport to most Indian cities, they will ensure this transition takes place via electricity and not diesel. "You can look forward to very large support from the government so that not only we will see transition from diesel buses, but we will see more and more electric public transport which is missing."Kapoor further stated that in case of 2-wheelers, we should aim to transition close to 100 percent in the next 5-7 years and there is no reason why we can't do it, he emphasised. "The price has come down slightly as India is a very price sensitive market and therefore, the price has to come down further. The support from the government including subsidies, taxes, and policy reforms will not take us beyond a point but it is the industry who must take it forward," he asserted.Speaking on the adoption of electric vehicles in public transport, Kapoor said that the government will come out with policies to get public transport to most of the Indian cities. We will also ensure that this happens with electric vehicles and not with diesel only. "You can look forward to very large support from the government so that not only we will see the transition from diesel buses, but we will see more and more electric public transport which is missing," he added. He also urged the industry for more investments in battery manufacturing, along with the entire value chain of battery manufacturing. “Battery manufacturing requires more innovation and not being dependent on lithium batteries only, he added. Autocar Pro News Desk 09 Jun 2023 The primary capital raised will be used by TVS Credit to enhance its initiatives in expanding its customer base in new m... Autocar Pro News Desk 09 Jun 2023 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) incorporates functionalities such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot monito... Autocar Pro News Desk 09 Jun 2023 Consumers holding a salaried account with HSBC India will get a chance to apply for this loan to purchase an electric ve... What is the most important factor for improving safety on Indian roads?What is the most important factor for improving safety on Indian roads?Enforcement14.40%Education23.20%Engineering4.80%All of the above57.60%The highlight of the issue is the burning issue of road safety in India. Latest Auto Industry updates and News ArticlesGet all the latest updates from the automobile universe