Integrated bus terminal proposed to support e-bus expansion

October 12, 2026
11:27 am

Adisri Infra Desk

Lucknow: To support the city’s expanding electric bus network and improve passenger facilities, UP Awas Evam Vikas Parishad has proposed an integrated city bus terminal at Vrindavan Yojana.According to officials, the project will be developed at the P-4 parking site under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Besides transport infrastructure, the facility will include commercial amenities such as restaurants, shops, medical stores, banking services and public conveniences.

The city currently operates 116 electric buses from the Dubagga depot, while preparations are underway to add another 300 buses. Officials said an additional terminal is required to support the expanded fleet.

The project is estimated to cost Rs 265 crore, excluding land costs, with Rs 60 crore allocated for the bus terminal and Rs 205 crore for commercial development. The project will cover about 7.06 acres.The Uttar Pradesh Urban Transport Directorate (UPUTD) will implement the project under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model with the selected developer.

The proposed terminal will include bus bays, parking space, EV charging infrastructure, repair and maintenance facilities, ticket counters, passenger waiting areas, enquiry services and administrative offices.The commercial component will feature restaurants, coffee shops, retail outlets, medical stores, ATMs, public toilets, taxi and autorickshaw stands, parking facilities and other passenger services.The developer will maintain the terminal for 35 years, while commercial infrastructure will have a maintenance period of up to 90 years. After construction, the terminal will be handed over to UPUTD free of cost, while operations will continue under the developer as per the agreement.

Officials said approval has been granted for the selection of the H-1 bidder through the tendering process.