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INCLUSION OF E-TAXIS IN PM e-DRIVE SCHEME

INCLUSION OF E-TAXIS IN PM e-DRIVE SCHEME

The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme notified by the Ministry of Heavy Industries on 29th September, 2024, aims to incentivise sale of e-2W, e-3W, e-Trucks, e-Ambulances and e-buses. The scheme also aims to support development of electric vehicle public charging infrastructure and upgradation of vehicle testing agencies. At present, the Government is not considering to incentivise the transition of cab fleets to electric vehicles.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

 

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