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Mangaluru: Private electric bus service officially flagged off in city

  •   Thu, Feb 26 2026 11:01:53 PM

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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Feb 26: A new era in the city's public transport system began on Thursday, February 26, as the first private electric bus was officially flagged off during a ceremony held at Pala Maar Garden, Morgan’s Gate.

This air-conditioned electric bus will operate on 'Route Number 27,' a key circuit within the city limits. This initiative marks a historic milestone in the private transport sector of Mangaluru, introducing sustainable and eco-friendly mobility to daily commuters.

Mangaluru South MLA Vedavyas Kamath inaugurated the service and extended his best wishes to the operators. Speaking on the occasion, he highlighted the importance of transitioning to green energy to reduce the carbon footprint in urban areas.

Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Kishore Kumar, bus owner Dilraj Alva, president of the Dakshina Kannada Bus Owners' Association Aziz Parthipady, and other office bearers were present at the event.

The introduction of this e-bus is expected to pave the way for more private operators to adopt electric vehicles, furthering the goal of a cleaner and quieter Mangaluru.

 

 
  

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  • Denis Lasrado, Kankanady Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 27 2026

    City bus route no. 27 should cover Valencia area then go back to Nandigudde circle to KMC Attavara road to State Bank. We from Valencia are facing lot of problem to go to KMC and Attavara KEB area. Please extend and cover Valencia circle so that all at Valencia Jeppu commuters get benefit.

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  • Frankie, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 27 2026

    Really a great step towards green energy. Congratulations to the owner for taking the first step. Hope many more operators will follow . My only contention is why the authorities have banned electric 3 wheeler vehicles from registering in Mangalore City? Even if someone has ICE vehicle he cannot transfer his permit to purchase a new EV three wheeler. Does it not show double standard?

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  • Denis Lasrado, Kankanady Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 27 2026

    Congratulations for a Ebus service in Route No.27 Mangaldevi via Nandigudde to Attavara KMC D Mart KEB Milagres State Bank. Commuters from Valencia Kankanady are not having any bus route to Attavara. Requesting Private Bus Owners Assn to extend to Valencia Circle to Nandigudda to Attavara. Many commuters from Valencia Kankanady will be benefited.

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  • Mohit, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 27 2026

    Congratulation and Good Luck to Dilraj and bus operators. Let Lord Mangaladevi give prosperity to the new bus operators. Good Luck and All the best.

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