In the first of its kind collaboration, Switch Mobility and Chalo, have entered into a strategic collaboration for the deployment of 5,000 electric buses across India. The Memorandum of Understanding has been signed for an initial period of three years. Under this partnership, Switch and Chalo will jointly invest in deploying electric buses in cities where Chalo is present. These buses will be deployed across metros and other cities, which includes the initial deployment of variants of Switch EiV 12.Chalo will deploy its consumer technology solutions such as the Chalo App and the Chalo Card, offering live bus tracking, digital tickets, and travel plan services to consumers. The Chalo technology will also determine routes, frequency, schedules, and fares. Switch’s responsibilities include the supply and maintenance of electric buses.Mahesh Babu, CEO, Switch Mobility India, said, “This significant partnership of 5,000 electric buses, will certainly open up access to affordable, comfortable, hassle-free, and environmentally friendly transport solutions while enhancing the overall customer experience”. Mohit Dubey, Co-Founder & CEO, Chalo, said, “Buses make up 48% of India’s daily travel, and yet we have just three buses for 10,000 people. Growing bus fleets and providing high-quality buses are key to achieving Chalo’s purpose of making travel better for everyone.”