Electric Buses

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches 150 electric buses, EV charging stations

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, on Tuesday launched 150 electric buses and four charging stations. Flagging-off 150 new zero-emission electric buses from the Swami Vivekanand ISBT Anand Vihar, Gupta also inaugurated high-capacity charging stations at four Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) depots -- Nand Nagri, Rohini Sector-37, Nangloi and Keshopur. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines, Union minister Bhupender Yadav said, "We are seeing a whole-government approach by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta where different departments are working to achieve the goal of reducing pollution in the city. "Anand Vihar is one of the pollution hotspots in the city. In view of that, all the 11 action points recommended by the Union environment ministry have been implemented here, this shows the political will," Yadav said. The induction of 150 additional electric buses has taken Delhi's electric bus fleet to 5,238, and the overall fleet to 6,98

UP govt to deploy 1,725 electric buses in 18 cities under GCC model

Private operators will procure and run the buses under 12-year contracts, with government subsidies of ₹35 lakh to ₹40 lakh per bus and free land for depots provided

Switch Mobility secures order for 840 e-buses for Delhi under PM E-Drive

Hinduja Group firm Switch Mobility on Monday said it has secured an order for 840 electric buses from Antony Road Transport Solutions under the first phase of the Centre's PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-Drive) scheme. The order comprises 420 9-metre and as many 12-metre AC electric buses for deployment with the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Transport Department, Delhi. With the deployment of electric buses across Delhi's public transport network, the partnership aims to enable efficient passenger movement while contributing to the city's broader sustainable mobility goals, Switch Mobility stated. The agreements for the deployment have been formalised between Switch Mobility and Antony Road Transport Solutions, marking an important step towards the electrification of public transportation in the national capital, it added. Ganesh Mani, CEO, Switch Mobility said, "This order is a strong testament to the growing confidence in electric ...

Charging infrastructure should be in place before ebuses: Eka Mobility

EKA Mobility says depot and charging infrastructure, rather than bus supply, is now the biggest hurdle to faster e-bus deployment in India

Ebus exports may be up to 20% of output in 5 years, says Olectra MD

Olectra Greentech eyes exports from FY28, targets 10-20% of production in five years

JBM Auto soars 10% on heavy volume; here's why the stock is buzzing

According to reports, Bain Capital is in discussions to invest up to $300 million for a significant minority stake in JBM Auto's electric vehicle business (EVBuses).

Policy support, lower costs to lift e-bus penetration to 30% by FY30: Icra

Electric buses offer lower ownership costs than diesel and CNG models, while government schemes and payment-security reforms are expected to accelerate adoption

5% cut in cost of ownership can make electric trucks competitive: MHI

TCO refers to the cost of buying and operating a vehicle over its lifetime

SIAM seeks fresh extension for EV bus, truck localisation under PM E-DRIVE

The industry body has sought to defer localisation norms till April 1, 2027, saying China's export curbs on rare-earth magnets continue to disrupt supplies.

Olectra becomes first to deploy 4,000 electric buses on Indian roads

Electric bus maker says its fleet has covered over 730 million km, avoiding 6.5 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions while serving multiple states

Delhi to get 2,800 new electric AC buses under PM E-Drive scheme in 2027

The Delhi government will induct 2,800 new AC low-floor electric buses under the PM E-Drive scheme, with services set to begin next year as it targets a 14,000-strong public transport fleet by 2028-29

Cabinet okays ₹9.5K crore scheme for cleaner mobility in Delhi-NCR

Transporters welcome government support but await clarity on fate of existing fleet

Govt weighs $1 bn aid for private electric buses, trucks amid energy crisis

Centre is accelerating efforts to cut fossil-fuel dependence after supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis

India's electric bus push gains speed amid strong market recovery: Report

KPMG report says government schemes, rising urban mobility demand and improving economics are accelerating growth in India's electric bus market

Switch Mobility completes India's largest electric bus export to Mauritius

Switch Mobility has delivered 100 electric buses to Mauritius under a government-backed initiative, marking India's largest such export and advancing clean public transport in the island nation

Govt to deploy 10,000 AC E-buses in 116 cities by 2027; 35,000 more planned

The government on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that 10,000 air-conditioned e-buses would be provided to 116 cities across 26 states/UTs by the end of 2027 under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, and a new scheme would be launched thereafter to provide another 35,000 e-buses. Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on August 16, 2023, announced that the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme to provide mobility in smaller cities and tackle rising pollution. Since states were unable to provide adequate finance for e-buses, a target of a total of 10,000 buses was put under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme for towns with a population between 3 lakh and 40 lakh, he said. The minister said states were told to give their demands, and a selection criterion was laid down, and buses were sanctioned on the recommendations of coordination committees. "Out of 178 cities eligible, 116 cities participated, and they were allot

KKR to invest up to $310 million in PMI Electro, buy stake in Allfleet

KKR will acquire a majority stake in Allfleet and a minority holding in PMI Electro

500 EV buses to cut pollution, boost transport in Delhi: Rekha Gupta

The Delhi government on Sunday launched 500 electric buses, taking the total EV fleet of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to 4,000, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said. "This step will not only boost transportation and connectivity in the city but also help in cutting down air pollution," Gupta said at the launch event which was also attended by BJP president Nitin Nabin. The chief minister said by 2028, the DTC plans to increase its total bus fleet to 14,000. "These EV buses will help improving the air quality and the transport needs of the city. These are AC buses, low-floor with panic buttons and several other features," she added. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said three inter-state bus services between Delhi and Panipat have also been launched. "Delhi government is constantly working on the transport sector. One such measure is providing last mile connectivity to residents. We have recently signed an MoU with Bharat Taxi in this regard and soon a new EV policy and an ...

Gadkari introduces new safety rules in sleeper buses to prevent accidents

Existing buses to be retrofitted with a fire detection system, emergency exits with hammers, and emergency lighting, Gadkari said

CESL to float ₹9,000-10,000 crore tenders for 6,000 e-buses next week

CESL plans two tenders in early January 2026 for 6,000 electric buses under PM E-DRIVE, as bids for its 10,900-bus mega tender are opened and winners awaited