EV policy Archives - India Podcast https://indiapodcast.com/tag/ev-policy/ Audio-Video-Text Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:37:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://indiapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-favicon-32x32.png EV policy Archives - India Podcast https://indiapodcast.com/tag/ev-policy/ 32 32 Ola Electric Faces Sales Drop, Legal Heat https://indiapodcast.com/ola-electric-faces-sales-drop-legal-heat/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:37:17 +0000 https://www.indiapodcast.com/?p=23150 Ola Electric, led by Bhavish Aggarwal, sold 16,034 e-scooters in October — a 61% drop from the same month last year. Data from the government’s Vahan portal showed that sales also fell from September, when the company sold 13,421 units. The decline followed a temporary sales suspension in Goa after customer complaints about poor service […]

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]]> Ola Electric, led by Bhavish Aggarwal, sold 16,034 e-scooters in October — a 61% drop from the same month last year. Data from the government’s Vahan portal showed that sales also fell from September, when the company sold 13,421 units. The decline followed a temporary sales suspension in Goa after customer complaints about poor service and registration delays.

The company faced more trouble when police named its executives in the suicide case of a 38-year-old engineer, K. Aravind. Before his death in Bengaluru on September 28, Aravind left a 28-page note accusing his superiors of harassment and unpaid dues.

During a recent hearing, the complainant’s lawyer called Ola Electric “worse than the East India Company” and questioned a ₹17.46 lakh transfer made to Aravind’s account two days after his death. Ola Electric rejected the claims, saying Aravind never filed any formal grievance while employed with the company.

The Karnataka High Court has ordered police to carry out a fair investigation without harassing the accused. The next hearing will take place on November 17.

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]]> Telangana Plans 2,000 Electric Buses Under PM e-Drive Scheme https://indiapodcast.com/telangana-plans-2000-electric-buses-under-pm-e-drive-scheme/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:02:35 +0000 https://www.indiapodcast.com/?p=22825 The Telangana government is taking major steps to provide pollution-free public transport in Hyderabad. Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar held a key review meeting at the Secretariat with Special Chief Secretary Vikas Raj and RTC MD Nagireddy. They discussed challenges and infrastructure needs under the PM e-Drive scheme, through which 2,000 electric buses […]

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]]> The Telangana government is taking major steps to provide pollution-free public transport in Hyderabad. Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar held a key review meeting at the Secretariat with Special Chief Secretary Vikas Raj and RTC MD Nagireddy. They discussed challenges and infrastructure needs under the PM e-Drive scheme, through which 2,000 electric buses will be introduced in Hyderabad. The central government has announced ₹35 lakh subsidy per bus and issued tenders on November 6.

The state government aims to replace diesel buses with environment-friendly e-buses to make Hyderabad a clean and green city. Telangana was the first state to introduce electric buses in 2019 with 40 units. The TGSRTC has planned to add 1,010 more buses under the 2023 procurement plan, including 510 intercity and 500 city buses. Currently, 775 electric buses are in operation, with the remaining 275 expected by March 2026.

Officials reviewed issues such as delayed delivery, charging infrastructure, and maintenance challenges. Some operators failed to meet tender conditions, affecting e-bus performance and reliability. The state assured full cooperation to ensure smooth implementation of the PM e-Drive project.

Authorities emphasized timely delivery, quick charging setup, and skilled driver training. The state also plans to establish high-tension power connections at selected depots to ensure efficient e-bus operations across Hyderabad. Representatives from RTC and e-bus manufacturing companies attended the meeting.

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