Mumbai, 8th January, 2025.
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial
vehicle manufacturer, today announced that its fleet of 3,100 electric buses
providing safe, comfortable and convenient public transport across 10 cities,
have cumulatively clocked over 25 crore kilometres, equivalent to traversing
the circumference of the earth over 6,200 times!
Covering an average of 200 km/day, the
e-buses have made immense contribution in reducing air pollution and offering
greener mass mobility in each city. Cumulatively, Tata Motors’ fleet of
electric buses have helped save about 1.4 lakh tonnes of CO2
tailpipe emissions while covering the 25-crore km distance.
Announcing this accomplishment, Mr.
Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay, CEO and MD, TML Smart City Mobility Solutions
Limited, said, "We are delighted to achieve this landmark of
covering 25 crore km with a modern fleet of emission-free electric buses. An
impressive 15 crore km were covered in just the last 12 months, confirming a
growing preference for sustainable urban mobility solutions, both by commuters
and the state transport undertakings. We thank them for their trust and support
and assure them of our commitment to make mass mobility safer, smarter and
greener.”
Tata Motors' electric buses provide a sustainable, eco-friendly,
and efficient alternative to traditional transport. With data-driven operations
and maintenance, the fleet boasts an uptime of over 95%, highlighting the
reliability of Tata Motors' e-bus mobility solution and its commitment to a
smooth, safe, and comfortable commute for millions of passengers every day in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata,
Jammu, Srinagar, Lucknow, Guwahati and Indore.
Each Tata Motors electric bus is equipped
with advanced features such as smooth air suspension for a comfortable ride,
easy-access hydraulic lifts for differently-abled passengers, and ergonomic
seating. Available in 9 and 12-metre configurations, these electric buses
seamlessly combine cutting-edge technology with robust performance.