Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the state’s first double-decker electric bus service on Saturday, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to improve public transportation. The launch event, held in Lucknow, saw CM Yogi flag off the new electric bus.
During the ceremony, CM Yogi also announced a 50% discount on tickets for women traveling on the double-decker electric bus. Additionally, he introduced a provision for free travel for women on buses operating along the heritage route every Saturday morning.
“Participated in the program organized for the inauguration of Aakanksha Haat in Lucknow today. On this occasion, the first double-decker EV bus of Uttar Pradesh was flagged off; special discounts on tickets are being offered to women passengers in this bus,” CM Yogi shared in a post on X.
“Hearty congratulations to the women power and greetings to the Aakanksha Committee and the Urban Development Department!” he added.
