Tamil Nadu govt withdraws tender for 500 electric buses in Chennai

The Tamil Nadu government has cancelled an international tender that was issued for procuring 500 electric buses and creating supporting infrastructure for Chennai’s public transport network.

als reportedly stated that the decision was taken after reviewing the project’s financial viability. According to the assessment, continuing with the existing tender could have resulted in economic disadvantages for the state.

The proposal, initiated during the previous DMK administration, aimed to introduce a large fleet of electric buses and develop the infrastructure required for their operation across Chennai. The objective was to modernise and strengthen urban transportation through cleaner mobility solutions.

After examining the project’s financial implications, the current administration decided to terminate the tender process. Authorities have not yet announced whether a revised tender or an alternative procurement strategy will be introduced.