New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI) The Delhi government has inked an agreement with Switch Mobility for 950 low-floor electric buses.

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot told PTI that the 12-metre buses would start arriving within four to six months.

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These e-buses will be equipped with CCTV cameras, panic buttons and GPS devices, Gahlot said, adding that Delhi has the highest number of electric buses in the country.

In a post on X, Delhi Transport Commissioner Ashish Kundra said, "Delhi Government signs an agreement with @SwitchMobility for 950 low-floor 12-meter electric buses under National bus programme."

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Switch Mobility is the electric vehicle division of Hinduja Group's flagship company Ashok Leyland.

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