Abstract:

This report aims to prepare a detailed and organised training programme structure for Public Transport Authorities (PTAs). It identifies a total of eight e-Bus training modules across its life cycle stages – i.e. from fundamentals and safety; technology selection; financial planning and strategy; procurement; operations; monitoring and control; repair and maintenance; and end-of-life, scrapping, and recycling. As part of this study a comprehensive capacity building programme has been prepared considering the following objectives :

1. Addressing the training needs identified for various organisation functions related to e-Bus operations
2. Develop specific modules with content coverage of all e-bus life cycle functions
3. Customise for varying organisation level roles at the PTAs
4. Suitable for various e-bus contract type (outright purchase or PPP)
5. A proper institutional setup to ensure the programme can be delivered on a self-sustenance basis by involving potential public and private industry stakeholders.