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Detailed explanation-1: -Q. Which Indian state recently launched a bus service with a completely digital ticketing system? Notes: Maharashtra State Environment Minister Aditya Thackeray inaugurated the tap-in tap-out service on the Gateway of India to Churchgate route in an effort to make commuting across Mumbai easier.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Himachal Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first motor bus route started on July 15, 1926, and ran between Afghan Church and Crawford Market, Mumbai. The bus fare for the same journey was four annas, i.e 25 paise.

Detailed explanation-4: -On Thursday, Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari unveiled India’s first electric double-decker air-conditioned bus in Mumbai.

Detailed explanation-5: -Switch Mobility Ltd (’Switch’), today unveiled India’s first and unique electric double-decker air-conditioned bus - Switch EiV 22.