EV Power Plus+
 KSRTC'S EV Power Plus+. | |
| Parent | Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 16th January 2023 |
| Locale | Karnataka |
| Service area | cities in karnataka |
| Service type | Electric AC Seater Intercity connecting major cities |
| Fleet | 50 |
| Fuel type | electric bus |
| Operator | Olectra (under Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model) |
| Website | myksrtc |
EV Power Plus+ is a series of Electric AC Luxury Intercity Bus service running on Olectra electric bus fleet with a Dark blue livery operated by KSRTC from Bengaluru city to various cities in Karnataka.
History
[edit]KSRTC's EV Power Plus intercity electric bus service was officially inaugurated on 16 January 2023 as Karnataka's first state-run intercity electric bus project by then Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai.[1]
Description
[edit]These buses consists of 2+2 reclining seats similar to Rajahamsa Executive Class but these are Electric AC buses compared to Non-AC Diesel Buses.[2] These buses cover distances up to 300 km.
Operations
[edit]These buses are operated by Olectra Greentech Limited under GCC Model (FAME-II Scheme) of KSRTC. These have contract of 12 years of operations and maintenance.[3]
Routes
[edit]| Sl.No | Origin | Terminus | Via | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengaluru | Mysuru | Mysuru Satellite Bus Stand, Kengeri | [4] |
| 2 | Madikeri | Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Kushalnagar, Suntikoppa | [5] | |
| 3 | Virajpet | Mysuru, Hunsur, Gonikoppal | ||
| 4 | Davangere | Chitradurga | ||
| 5 | Shivamogga | Chitradurga, Hollakere, Channagiri | ||
| 6 | Chikkamagaluru | Hassan, Belur, Karnataka |
Welfares and schemes
[edit]'Shakti Scheme' is not applicable on this bus services.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "With cosy seating, WiFi, charging slots and more, KSRTC's e-bus prototype arrives in Bengaluru; services likely by Feb". TimesNow. 1 January 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
- ↑ "KSRTC to roll out 300 electric buses for efficient, eco-friendly intercity travel". The Hindu. 14 July 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
- ↑ Service, Express News (1 January 2023). "Karnataka: KSRTC gets e-bus prototype, operations likely by February". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
- ↑ "KSRTC launches inter-city AC electric buses from Bengaluru-Mysuru". The Indian Express. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
- ↑ "KSRTC to launch e-buses from B'luru to 5 cities on March 24". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
- ↑ Rathod, Shreya (9 June 2023). "Shakti Scheme: Step-By-Step Guide To How Women Can Avail Free Travel In Karnataka". Curly Tales. Retrieved 26 September 2026.