EKA Mobility ties up with GreenCell to deploy 750 electric buses in Andhra Pradesh
includes both 9-metre and 12-metre buses. The deployment follows
CESL
's issuance of the Letter of Confirmation of Quantity (LOCQ) and Rajasthan's LOA for 675
electric buses
, marking a significant step in India's e-mobility journey.
EKA Mobility
will provide 129 nine-metre buses and 621 twelve-metre fully electric buses that will be deployed across Amravati, Anantapur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Nellore, Guntur, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati.
'We are proud to partner with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and collaborate with
GreenCell Mobility
to deliver green, smart, and efficient transportation solutions for the people of the state. This partnership marks a significant step toward building smarter, more sustainable cities across India," Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman of EKA Mobility & Pinnacle Industries said.
Echoing the sentiments, Devndra Chawla, MD & CEO, GreenCell Mobility, mentioned: "We are honoured to join hands with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to support the state's transition to sustainable public transport. This project is a major milestone in our mission to transform mass mobility through zero-emission electric buses. Together, we are enabling cleaner cities, generating green jobs, and building a more sustainable future for millions"
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