Delhi Transport Corporation to get 1500 new electric buses.

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has placed its largest order to date for electric buses. DTC has signed a definitive agreement with TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, for the operation of 1500 electric buses in New Delhi.

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 12 years. Tata Starbus EV is an indigenously developed vehicle with superior design and best-in-class features for a sustainable and comfortable commute.

Commenting on the announcement, Ms. Shilpa Shinde, IAS, Managing Director, Delhi Transport Corporation, 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.”

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Chairman, TML CV Mobility Solutions Limited, said, “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.”

Recently, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) also signed a definitive agreement with TML for the operation of 921 electric buses in Bengaluru. All these electric bus orders by State Transport Undertakings are part of the Grand Challenge by Convergence Energy Services Limited.