Ashok Leyland subsidiary Switch Mobility has bagged an order from BMTC (Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation) to supply and operate 300 units 12-metre electric buses.
According to the order, the fleet and charging infrastructure will be supplied, operated and maintained by Switch for a period of 12-years on a Gross Cost Contract (GCC) Model under the FAME II Scheme.
The buses are expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 14,500 tonne per year.
Andy Palmer, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Switch Mobility, said, “All Switch vehicles are zero emission, but we set the bar much higher, aiming for net zero carbon across all of our operations. Passengers on our vehicles can travel in the comfort of knowing that their journey will emit no CO2 to impact the planet.”
Mahesh Babu, COO, Switch Mobility & CEO, Switch Mobility India, said, “Through the deployment of 300 of our zero tail-pipe emission electric buses, Switch will play a central role in reducing carbon in the city of Bengaluru. The cost of ownership and the product experience that we can deliver is amongst the best in the sector and our ability to bring value to customers like BMTC, combined with our superior technology and innovation, will help us to serve many more such customers in the future.”