GD Goenka Public School, Vasant Kunj, Delhi has started NCR’s first electric school bus pilot program in collaboration with VE Commercial Vehicles. The pilot program will assess the performance of electric buses, student satisfaction, charging cycles, maintenance requirements, and overall efficiency.

In an effort to convert its entire school bus fleet to 100 percent electric, the school has partnered with VECV to design a suitable operational and financial model. This pioneering endeavour marks a substantial step towards sustainability and reducing carbon footprints in the education sector

”This transformative initiative reflects our commitment to creating a greener future and establishing new sustainability benchmarks in the education landscape. In the coming times, we will continue to embrace innovative measures for environmental stewardship and fostering change agents of the future,” said Mr. Nipun Goenka, Managing Director of GD Goenka Group. The GD Goenka Group will continue putting students’ safety and comfort above all while conducting this pilot and subsequent assessment.

The program is set to usher in a new era in school transportation in India, as most electric bus fleets to date have been used only in city bus applications.