India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors has started delivery of 148 advanced Tata Starbus electric buses to Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). This purinogen connects to the city’s growing electric fleet, already included 921 Tata EVs, further strengthening the commitment to Bangalore’s permanent urban transport.
Under the 12 -year contract, the fleet will be operated and maintained by TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Tata Motors. The new EV buses were officially discontinued by Shri Ramalinga Reddy, Honorable Transport Minister, Government of Karnataka Government, Shri Ramachandran R., IAS, BMTC Managing Director and State Government and other senior officials of BMTC.
Commenting on the induction of the fleet, Shri Ramachandran R., Managing Director of IAS, BMTC, said, “Already running Tata Motors Electric Buses in Bengaluru have shown excellent performance, to meet high uptime and meet public expectations on comfort and convenience. Skilled travel option on a comprehensive network in Bangalore.”
Mr. Anand S, Vice President and Head-TML Smart City Mobility Limited and Commercial Passenger Vehicle Business, Tata Motors said, “This is an important opportunity because we start delivery for another fleet for another time for another time for another time for another fleet of our environmentally friendly and skilled starbus electric buses.
Tata Starbus EV is an engineer for intensive intra-sit operation and offers the best-in-class comfort, safety and high uptime. The advance electric bus is equipped with new-genre electric powertrain, electronic stability control, electronic brake distribution and an integrated transport system. With the design of a low floor, ergonomic seating for 35 passengers, it ensures a smooth, convenient ride. With zero telpipe emissions, Starbus EVS has contributed significantly to Cleaner Air in Bangalore. As Bangalore expands its green fleet, Tata Motors and BMTC continue to demonstrate how public transport can be both ready for the future and citizens.