VPA introduces CNG buses for first time

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) Chairman M Angamuthu on Friday flagged off two CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) buses and two heavy duty truck mounted road sweeping machines. A total expenditure of Rs 9.68 crore is being incurred by VPA for a period of three years in connection with the two CNG buses and two heavy duty truck mounted road sweeping machines. Addressing the occasion, Angamuthu stated that CNG buses are introduced for the first time in the port automotive segment. Promoting CNG vehicles was a part of a series of green port initiatives being taken up by VPA and the same was a part of Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign. With reference to industrial sweeping machines, he stated that VPA is committed to maintain Swachhata all over the port premises and to ensure high standards of cleanliness at docks.