The trial run of CNG bus to the Rohtang Pass from Manali was done successfully on Tuesday.

Terming it as the country's maiden CNG bus run at a height of 13,051 feet, an official said there was no mechanical complication during the trial. The feasibility test of eco-friendly CNG and battery operated bus in hilly terrain was arranged following National Green Tribunal (NGT) directives to make Rohtang emission free zone to preserve its ecology.

The 27-seater bus from Delhi Transport Corporation left Manali at 6am and reached the Rohtang top three hours later. After a brief halt, it was back in Manali at 1pm............Read more

Source web page: Times of India