Odisha govt to introduce double decker electric buses in Bhubaneswar soon

Odisha government is all set to introduce double decker electric buses in Bhubaneswar soon. The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has already invited tender from private organisations in this regard.

As per sources, CRUT will introduce as many as five double decker electric buses for Khordha, Puri and Cuttack districts in the first phase.

A 10-year contract will be signed with a private organisation for the supply, operation, maintenance of the busses and employing workers for it. If required, the contract period may be extended for two more years.

CRUT intends to use green energy for its operations for promoting clean and green shared mobility on a Gross Cost Contract (GCC) basis through appointment of fleet operator. 

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“This Request for Proposal (RFP) is hereby published to invite proposals for manufacture, supply of 05 (Five) numbers of Double Decker AC Fully Built-in Electric Buses with Chargers and comprehensive maintenance for a period of (10+2) years. Authority intends to deploy said Buses for tourism purposes within the State and other routes decided by the Authority,” read the notification issued by CRUT.

“The service area may be changed as per notifications pertaining to the expansion of CRUT operations as and when applicable. The Authority intends to select the Bus Operator for awarding the contract through an open competitive bidding process in accordance with the procedure set out herein,” it further read.

“The agreement period for the Buses shall be Ten Years (10 Years) from Commercial Operations Date (COD). The authority shall have the right to extend the Agreement period for additional Two Years (2 Years) at its sole discretion and based on performance and condition of the buses, subject to the Terms and conditions specified in the Bus Operator Agreement. The selected Bus Operator is expected to procure the fully built buses from the established Bus Manufacturers as per Specifications. The ownership of the procured Buses shall remain with the Operator throughout the contract period. All the Contracted Buses shall be registered in the name of Operator,” it added.