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We operate 100 smart buses serving 30,000 passengers daily

2024-12-26

Aurangabad, known as the ‘City of Gates’ owing to its historical monuments and Mughal heritage, is equally renowned for its industrial development, with a nominal gross district domestic product (GDDP) of Rs.988.04 billion. As growth has progressed, there has been a focus on enhancing the standard of living, prompting key initiatives, including the award-winning Majhi Smart Bus Initiative. G Sreekanth (IAS), CEO, Aurangabad Smart City Development Corporation Ltd (ASCDCL), discusses the city’s ongoing and upcoming developments in conversation with NEHA YADAV.

Recent news highlighted the development of a smart city bus depot. What are the initiatives taken for electrification of public transport?

The smart bus depot is part of our flagship project located in the Jadhavwadi area, spanning 7.5 acres. Currently, we operate 100 smart buses serving approximately 30,000 passengers daily compared to the initial 3,000...