Metro to get hydrogen-powered buses for feeder services
The Hindu
Sanction subject to KMRL inviting open bids for buses being wet-leased and ensuring supply of hydrogen
The State Government has approved a proposal of Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) to procure 10 hydrogen fuel cell-based electric buses to operate feeder services for the Kochi metro.
The State has sanctioned ₹10 crore based on KMRL’s request for ₹11.55 crore to procure/introduce as many buses to augment the metro’s feeder service network.
A Government Order issued by Principal Secretary (Transport) K.R. Jyotilal on Friday (October 29) said the sanction would be subject to KMRL inviting open bids for buses being wet-leased and for ensuring adequate supply of hydrogen. The total viability funding by the State Government for the project will be limited to ₹10 crore this year, it said.