Global firms question tender conditions for electric bus project in Punjab

New dispute over tender conditions of electric bus in Punjab has come to light as global companies have raised objections on the project, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.

According to report, BYD, Yutong, King Long and Haiger objected to Punjab government's electric bus project.

The companies raised questions over strict conditions of electric bus tender in Punjab.

The global companies raised objections that there is impression of benefiting a few blue-eyed companies.

According to documents, global bus manufacturing companies have declared the conditions as extraordinary.

There is fear of competition being limited by strict conditions, companies' stance.

Global companies demanded Punjab government to relax the conditions.

However, Punjab Transport Company has rejected most of the objections and decided to maintain strict conditions in electric bus project.

Company announced that the conditions imposed on electric buses in Punjab will continue.