Tata Motors bags largest order to supply, operate and maintain 1500 e-buses in Delhi

New Delhi, India (Urban Transport News): Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has signed a definitive agreement with TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd for operation of 1500 electric buses in the city of New Delhi on 23rd December 2022. TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd is fully owned subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited.

As part of the agreement, TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd will supply, operate and maintain 1500 units of 12-metre low-floor air-conditioned electric buses for a period 12 years. Tata Starbus EV is an indigenously developed vehicle with superior design and best-in-class features for sustainable and comfortable commute.

Commenting on the announcement, Shilpa Shinde, IAS & Managing Director, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) said, “We are pleased to have signed an agreement for the largest order of 1500 electric buses in Delhi. This is a significant step towards embracing electric mobility in the capital city. The induction of zero-emission, noise-free buses will greatly help in improving the city’s air quality. The new buses will also immensely benefit the commuters with its ultra-modern features and comfortable seating.”

“It is indeed a historic occasion for us as we sign a definitive agreement for the country’s largest electric bus order. Our relationship with DTC, which stands strong for over a decade, is based on the foundation of mutual trust and cooperation and this order will further strengthen it. We are confident that the electric buses will provide sustainable, safe and comfortable public transportation to the commuters of Delhi,” said Commenting on the occasion, Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Chairman, TML CV Mobility Solutions Limited.

Tata Motors’ research and development facilities have steadily worked to engineer innovative mobility solutions powered by alternate fuel technology, including battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, LNG and Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology.

As of now, Tata Motors has supplied more than 730 electric buses across multiple cities in India, which have cumulatively clocked more than 55 million kilometres, with an uptime of over 95%.

The Delhi Government is aiming to deploy about 80% electric biuses of its total requirement to provide low-emission, safer and sustaibale public transportation system in National Capital Region (NCR).