MARGAO
Shocking but true that a number of EV buses were left stranded at the KTC depot, Margao on Monday after the charging panel developed a snag.
In fact, the EV buses could not run on some of the routes in South Goa because of the problem.
Social activist and GOACAN coordinator Roland Martins informed that a shuttle bus traveled slowly from Cortalim to Margao due to a low battery charge. "I was traveling on that bus. As we reached Cortalim, it began to slow down. When I asked about it, I was informed that the battery charge was low," he said.
Upon further inquiries at the Margao depot, I was told that the EV buses had a problem of charging for want of power supply, he said.
Roland further informed that EV bus services to Canacona, Karwar and EV shuttle bus service to Panjim was affected.
When contacted, KTC Chairman MLA Ulhas Tuemkar admitted there was some problem with an electrical panel. He, however, hastened to add that the issue was resolved in the evening.
