SWITCH Mobility bags 650 electric bus order from Sai Green Projects

SWITCH Mobility, an electric bus manufacturer and part of the Hinduja Group, has received an order for 650 electric buses from Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd. The buses will be deployed in Mumbai and Pune under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive Phase II program.

Under the order, SWITCH Mobility will supply 9-metre electric buses under the CESL PM E-Drive Phase II tender, for which Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd. has been selected as the operator. The order includes AC buses for Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) and non-AC buses for Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML).

Ganesh Mani, CEO of SWITCH Mobility, said “The deployment of 650 electric buses is a significant step towards India’s ambition to reduce emissions, improve operating economics, and modernise public transport systems. At SWITCH Mobility, we remain focused on delivering reliable and efficient electric mobility solutions that enable operators to transition towards cleaner public transport while ensuring a superior passenger experience. With a growing product portfolio, we are well positioned to support the evolving mobility requirements of cities across India.” He also said the partnership with Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd. marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration under the PM E-Drive initiative.

Mr. RG Venkataraman, CCO, SWITCH Mobility, said “This development is a strong testament to our commercial proposition and our ability to deliver at scale for operators across the country. At SWITCH Mobility, we go way beyond manufacturing great products. Our focus is to make sustainability commercially viable to the operators so they can run efficient, profitable fleets.”

Mr. Vikas Gupta, CEO, Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd. said ” Sustainable living is at the core of what we do at Sai Green Projects. We are proud to partner with a leading OEM like Switch Mobility to take India’s vision for clean, efficient, and future-ready public mobility forward. We are confident that these electric buses will enhance the everyday experience of commuters in Mumbai and Pune.”

According to the company, SWITCH Mobility has deployed more than 2,500 electric buses in India and its electric bus fleet has collectively covered over 185 million kilometres globally. The company also manufactures electric light commercial vehicles under the SWITCH IeV series.

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