Switch Mobility receives order for 840 electric buses in Delhi under PM E-Drive scheme's first phase

Hinduja Group firm Switch Mobility on Monday said it has received 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 includes 420 9-metre and 420 12-metre air-conditioned electric buses. The buses will be deployed with the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and the Delhi Transport Department.

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Switch Mobility said the deployment will support the electrification of Delhi’s public transport network and help meet passenger mobility requirements while contributing to the city’s sustainable mobility plans.

The agreements for the bus deployment have been signed between Switch Mobility and Antony Road Transport Solutions.

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Ganesh Mani, CEO, Switch Mobility, said, “This order is a strong testament to the growing confidence in electric mobility solutions for large-scale public transportation. With a mix of 9-metre and 12-metre electric buses, we are enabling operators to address diverse passenger mobility requirements while supporting the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable transportation.”

Jimmy John, Director, Antony Road Transport Solutions, said, “Our long-term relationship with Ashok Leyland and the trust we have in the Hinduja Group have led us to place this order. We believe this partnership will go a long way towards supporting the NCR's sustainable mobility journey.”

(With inputs from PTI)