Yogi Adityanath to launch Noida E-bus service on June 12, fares from ₹20 to ₹50
Synopsis
UP CM Yogi Adityanath flags off Noida's first electric bus network on 12 June — fares capped at ₹50, routes feeding the upcoming Jewar airport, and a 200-bus fleet targeted by year-end. It is the most tangible public-transport upgrade the NCR corridor has seen ahead of the airport's opening.
Key Takeaways
UP CM Yogi Adityanath will launch the Noida E-bus service on 12 June from Shilp Haat, Sector-33A .
Fares are set between ₹20 (minimum) and ₹50 (maximum).
First phase deploys 10 buses each across Noida , Greater Noida , and Yamuna Authority areas.
Routes will connect key destinations including the upcoming Noida International Airport (Jewar) , Anand Vihar , Ghaziabad , and ISBT .
Total fleet of 100 e-buses is operational in phase one; UP Cabinet has approved 100 more , targeting 200 buses by year-end.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will formally launch the long-awaited electric bus (E-bus) service in the NCR on 12 June, flagging off the fleet from Shilp Haat, Sector-33A, Noida. The service will extend connectivity across Noida, Greater Noida, and the Yamuna Authority region, with fares set between a minimum of ₹20 and a maximum of ₹50.
Launch Details and First-Phase Rollout
Ten electric buses will receive the green flag at the Shilp Haat complex during the inauguration ceremony, which is expected to draw around 300 attendees. The remaining buses in the first phase will begin operations simultaneously from the bus depot in Sector-90. In this initial phase, Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Authority will each operate 10 buses within their respective jurisdictions.
Routes and Key Destinations
A central objective of the e-bus network is to strengthen connectivity to the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar. Several routes will feed directly into the airport corridor. Other buses will serve key urban nodes including Botanical Garden, Sector-62, Greater Noida West, Surajpur, and Pari Chowk. Inter-city links to Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad, and ISBT are also part of the plan. Long-distance routes have additionally been designated to bridge rural and urban pockets within the Yamuna Authority area.
Fare Structure and Planning
According to Noida Authority ACEC Vandana Tripathi, all three authorities have prepared detailed route plans for their respective zones. The fare band of ₹20 to ₹50 is intended to position the service as an affordable alternative to private transport in one of India's most congested urban corridors.
Scale-Up to 200 Buses by Year-End
The current operational plan covers 100 e-buses in total — 50 allocated to Noida and 25 each to Greater Noida and the Yamuna Authority. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has separately approved an additional 100 e-buses, bringing the expected fleet to approximately 200 electric buses on NCR roads by the end of the year. This scale-up is part of a broader push to modernise public transport and reduce vehicular emissions across the region.
The launch marks a significant step in the NCR's transition toward cleaner urban mobility, with the Jewar airport timeline adding urgency to last-mile connectivity investments.
Point of View
And last-mile connectivity is its single biggest infrastructure gap. A fare ceiling of ₹50 signals intent to compete with shared autos and app-based cabs, but 100 buses across three large authority zones is thin coverage for a corridor that handles millions of daily commuters. The real test will be frequency, reliability, and whether the promised 200-bus scale-up actually materialises before the airport opens. NCR's track record with public transport rollouts — DTC expansions, Rapid Rail delays — warrants cautious optimism rather than celebration.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where will the Noida E-bus service be launched?
The Noida E-bus service will be launched on 12 June by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Shilp Haat, Sector-33A, Noida. Ten electric buses will be flagged off at the venue, with remaining buses starting from the Sector-90 depot.
What are the fares for the Noida E-bus service?
Fares range from a minimum of ₹20 to a maximum of ₹50, making it an affordable public transport option in the NCR. The fare structure was confirmed by Noida Authority ACEC Vandana Tripathi.
Which areas and routes will the E-bus service cover?
The service will cover Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Authority areas, with routes connecting Botanical Garden, Sector-62, Greater Noida West, Surajpur, Pari Chowk, Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad, and ISBT. Several routes will also feed into the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar.
How many electric buses will operate in the first phase?
In the first phase, 10 buses each will operate under Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Authority — totalling 30 buses at launch. The full first-phase plan covers 100 e-buses, with 50 for Noida and 25 each for Greater Noida and Yamuna Authority.
How many total e-buses are expected by year-end?
Approximately 200 electric buses are expected to be operational by the end of the year. The UP Cabinet has approved an additional 100 e-buses beyond the initial 100 already planned, with the expansion aimed at strengthening public transport across the NCR corridor.
