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Time of India
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
EKA Mobility and Chartered Speed to deploy 675 electric buses in Rajasthan
EKA Mobility , in consortium with transport service provider Chartered Speed , has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) to deploy 675 electric buses across Rajasthan under the Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Scheme . The deployment will include 565 nine-metre and 110 twelve-metre electric buses across eight cities: Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Bhilwara, and Jodhpur. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the Rajasthan government to reduce emissions, lower reliance on fossil fuels, and improve public transport services. The LOA follows the recent issuance of the Letter of Confirmation of Quantity (LOCQ) by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) for electric buses across India. Rohit Srivastava, Business Head and Chief Growth Officer, EKA Mobility, said, 'This win reinforces our belief that electric mobility is not just the future—it's the present. Rajasthan's bold move toward electrification aligns perfectly with our vision of transforming the way millions commute daily and accelerating India's transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.' Sanyam Gandhi, Whole-Time Director, Chartered Speed, said, 'This reflects our commitment to a greener, more efficient transport network. Through the Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Scheme, we're transitioning to an electric fleet that will transform urban mobility. Our goal is to lead the shift to a low-carbon future and offer commuters cleaner, smarter travel options shaping a more connected and sustainable India.' Expansion in e-mobility projects The Rajasthan order follows recent contract wins by EKA Mobility, including projects valued at approximately ₹150 crore from the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation and an order worth approximately ₹400 crore from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. These developments expand the company's presence in the electric mobility sector and add to its fleet of zero-emission public transport solutions.
India Today
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Eka to deploy 675 electric buses across Rajasthan
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Eka Mobility has received the Letter of Award (LOA) in consortium with Chartered Speed for deploying 9-metre and 12-metre electric buses across Rajasthan under the PM e-Bus Sewa large-scale deployment will span eight major cities -- Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Bhilwara and Jodhpur. The order includes 565 9-metre and 110 12-metre electric LOA for Rajasthan's 675 electric buses follows the issuance of Letter of Confirmation of Quantity (LOCQ) by Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) for electric buses across India. "This win reinforces our belief that electric mobility is not just the future, it is the present. Rajasthan's bold move toward electrification aligns perfectly with our vision of transforming how millions commute daily and accelerating India's transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future," said Rohit Srivastava, Business Head and Chief Growth Officer, Eka Mobility."This reflects our commitment to a greener, more efficient transport network. Through the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, we are transitioning to an electric fleet that will transform urban mobility. Our goal is to lead the shift to a low-carbon future and offer commuters cleaner, smarter travel options shaping a more connected and sustainable India," said Sanyam Gandhi, Whole-Time Director, Chartered order comes shortly after Eka secured two major contracts worth approximately Rs 150 crore from the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) and an order for approximately Rs 400 crore from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC).Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
