Gurgaon’s shift towards electric mobility has made visible progress in select segments such as electric cabs and e-autos, but the city’s public bus fleet continues to run entirely on CNG, highlighting gaps in large-scale electrification of urban transport.
Over the past several years, the number of electric commercial vehicles in Gurgaon has steadily increased, driven largely by app-based taxi services and last-mile connectivity solutions. Electric taxis and passenger autos now form a growing part of the city’s daily commute ecosystem. However, this transition has not yet extended to city buses, which remain dependent on compressed natural gas.
Plans to introduce electric buses in Gurgaon have faced repeated delays. Initial proposals to deploy electric buses were discussed several years ago, but implementation has been pushed back due to changes in procurement strategy and the need for multiple government approvals. While broader state-level programmes have included Gurgaon in their rollout plans, the actual deployment on city roads has yet to begin.
Officials indicate that key decisions related to approvals, funding structures, and operational frameworks are still pending, preventing the transition of the city’s bus fleet to electric alternatives.
The slower pace of electric bus adoption reflects challenges related to charging infrastructure, coordination between agencies, and project clearances. As a result, Gurgaon continues to rely on CNG buses for mass public transport, even as nearby cities move ahead with large-scale electric bus deployment.
While the growth of electric cabs and autos demonstrates rising acceptance of electric mobility, the absence of electric buses underscores the need for faster execution and clearer policy direction to achieve a comprehensive transition in urban public transport.
