SWITCH Mobility, a global manufacturer of electric buses and part of the Hinduja Group, has secured an order for 650 electric buses from Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd. The order will support public transport deployments across Mumbai and Pune under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive Phase II tender.
As part of the order, SWITCH Mobility will supply 9-metre electric buses under the CESL PM E-Drive Phase II tender, secured by Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd. as the selected operator. The air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned buses will serve the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking and Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML), respectively. The collaboration marks a significant step towards cleaner and more sustainable public transportation in two of Maharashtra’s largest urban centres.
Mr. Ganesh Mani, CEO, SWITCH Mobility, said, “The deployment of 650 electric buses is a significant step towards India’s ambition to reduce emissions, improve operating economics, and modernise public transport systems. At SWITCH Mobility, we remain focused on delivering reliable and efficient electric mobility solutions that enable operators to transition to cleaner public transport while ensuring a superior passenger experience. With a growing product portfolio, we are well positioned to support the evolving mobility requirements of cities across India.”
“We are pleased to partner with Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd. in supporting large-scale deployments in Mumbai and Pune under the PM E-Drive initiative. This is the beginning of a long-term partnership, and we look forward to covering many green miles together,” he added.
Mr. RG Venkataraman, CCO, SWITCH Mobility, said, “This development is a strong testament to our commercial proposition and our ability to deliver at scale for operators across the country. At SWITCH Mobility, we go well beyond manufacturing great products. Our focus is to make sustainability commercially viable for operators so they can run efficient, profitable fleets.”
Mr. Vikas Gupta, CEO, Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd., said, “Sustainable living is at the core of what we do at Sai Green Projects. We are proud to partner with a leading OEM like SWITCH Mobility to advance India’s vision for clean, efficient and future-ready public mobility. We are confident that these electric buses will enhance the everyday commuting experience in Mumbai and Pune.”
With over 185 million green kilometres covered globally and more than 2,500 electric buses deployed in India, SWITCH Mobility continues to expand its presence across multiple segments, including city, intercity and specialised applications.