MUMBAI: The Union minister of road transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari , stressed that bio fuels made from molasses and other green crops will soon be running transport vehicles in various cities, while electric mobility is also vital in near future.

Gadkari was speaking on the second day of the transport expo Prawaas 2019 at Vashi , on Friday evening.

"Very soon, the Indian farmer will make bio fuel for our transport vehicles. We are also planning India's first 'electric highway' which will connect Delhi and Mumbai, and also save time and costs by running electric vehicles. Our target is that travel time from Mumbai to Delhi by this highway should be less than 13 hours," said Gadkari.

The minister received a loud applause from the transporters present among the audience when he said that he wants state governments to have easy online permit issuance for vehicles, so that they do not have to be physically taken to the RTO, and thereby also curb any corrupt practices.

"I also want you (transporters) to invest in inland waterways, as that will hugely bring down the logistics costs for transporting goods. I am always open to these ideas," said Gadkari.

The three-day bus and car expo, Prawaas 2019, will end on Saturday.

