Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced that all city buses in Hyderabad will be converted to electric vehicles by December 9, 2026, as part of a major push to reduce pollution and modernise the city’s public transport system.
Speaking at an International Women’s Day event held at Jyotirao Phule Bhavan, where women journalists were honoured, the CM outlined that the state government is preparing a detailed plan to phase out diesel buses and introduce only electric buses in the city by the end of the year. The initiative is a central part of efforts to curb rising pollution and make Hyderabad more sustainable.
“We will shift diesel buses in Hyderabad to districts by December 2026. We are introducing 100 per cent electric buses in Hyderabad. There will be no diesel buses in the city by December 9.” he said, underlining the government’s commitment to cleaner mobility.
Aim: Cleaner Air and Better Urban Living
Revanth Reddy emphasised that this move is aimed at protecting Hyderabad from environmental challenges seen in other large Indian cities. He pointed to serious air quality problems and other urban issues in metropolitan areas, arguing that early action can prevent similar situations in Hyderabad.
Officials currently operate hundreds of electric buses in Hyderabad, while thousands more diesel buses will be gradually replaced or relocated outside the city’s Outer Ring Road as the electric fleet expands. The state government has also rolled out incentives like zero tax on electric vehicles to encourage wider EV adoption among residents.
Supporting Measures for Sustainable Transport
Along with the shift to electric buses, the government plans additional actions to reduce pollution and promote electric mobility. These include long‑term strategies to prevent severe traffic congestion, improve air quality, and avoid environmental risks seen elsewhere.
The bus electrification plan is part of broader sustainability goals for the city as Telangana works to build a more competitive and environmentally sustainable urban environment.
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