TL;DR
Maharashtra Cabinet extends EV toll relief at Atal Setu for another year and approves the procurement of 1,000 electric buses for Pune to boost green mobility.
The Maharashtra Cabinet has taken significant steps to promote green mobility within the state, including the extension of toll relief for electric vehicles (EVs) at the Atal Setu for another year. This decision, made on January 17, 2026, is part of a series of approvals related to infrastructure and urban transport.
Further solidifying its commitment to electric public transport, the Council of Ministers also approved a direct payment mechanism for the procurement of 1,000 electric buses for the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal under the PM e-Drive scheme. These measures aim to alleviate commuter costs and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across Maharashtra, supporting the state's sustainable transportation goals.
