Source : PTI | Tata Motors achieved a significant milestone on Friday as it proudly presented the prototype of its homegrown electric bus to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). The occasion marks the commencement of a groundbreaking project as BMTC has placed an impressive order for 921 state-of-the-art e-buses with Tata Motors.
The momentous deal was inked between BMTC and TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Motors. Under this agreement, Tata Motors will not only deliver the 921 units of 12-meter low-floor electric buses but also be responsible for their operation and maintenance for a remarkable span of 12 years.Commuters in Bengaluru can now anticipate an improved and hassle-free travel experience, thanks to the modern features equipped in these advanced electric buses. Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Limited, expressed his enthusiasm for the venture and highlighted the seamless travel experience these buses aim to provide to the public.
This achievement adds to Tata Motors’ ever-growing success story in the electric mobility sector. Having already supplied more than 900 e-buses across numerous cities in the country, Tata Motors has established itself as a pivotal player in India’s efforts to embrace eco-friendly and sustainable transportation.
Tata Motors’ indigenously-developed electric buses symbolize the progress made in India’s efforts to enhance its electric vehicle infrastructure and promote mass adoption of green transportation solutions. As the project unfolds, the partnership between Tata Motors and BMTC promises to revolutionize public transportation in Bengaluru. The delivery of these 921 advanced electric buses signifies a momentous leap towards achieving this vision and sets a high bar for the future of electric mobility in India.
