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RTC suspends JBM electric bus services temporarily over safety concerns

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has temporarily suspended JBM electric bus services due to battery-related incidents, citing passenger safety concerns. The suspension affects all TGSRTC depots and follows an incident reported on June 21. The corporation has requested detailed reports from JBM, including analysis of the incidents, preventive measures, battery fitness certification, and the setup of a Command Control Centre. A technical team, including Chinese battery experts, is investigating the issues. Services will resume only after JBM complies with TGSRTC requirements and the buses are deemed safe. There are 1,050 electric buses in total, with approximately 500 being JBM models, primarily operating on inter-city routes. The TGSRTC is arranging alternative transportation to mitigate disruptions.

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RTC suspends JBM electric bus services temporarily over safety concerns

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has temporarily suspended JBM electric bus services due to battery-related incidents, citing passenger safety concerns. The suspension affects all TGSRTC depots and follows an incident reported on June 21. The corporation has requested detailed reports from JBM, including analysis of the incidents, preventive measures, battery fitness certification, and the setup of a Command Control Centre. A technical team, including Chinese battery experts, is investigating the issues. Services will resume only after JBM complies with TGSRTC requirements and the buses are deemed safe. There are 1,050 electric buses in total, with approximately 500 being JBM models, primarily operating on inter-city routes. The TGSRTC is arranging alternative transportation to mitigate disruptions.

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