Tata Motors‘ subsidiary, TML CV Mobility Solutions, and Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) have signed a definitive agreement for operation of 1,500 electric buses in the city of New Delhi. As part of this agreement, TML CV Mobility Solutions will supply, operate and maintain 1,500 units of 12-metre low-floor air-conditioned electric buses for 12 years.
Which buses will Tata supply?
Tata’s subsidiary will supply Tata Starbus EV to DTC. The bus is an indigenously developed vehicle that offers sustainable and comfortable commute, the company 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,” added Shilpa Shinde, IAS, Managing Director, Delhi Transport Corporation.

Tata Motors says that the company has supplied more than 730 electric buses across multiple cities in India, which have cumulatively clocked more than 55 million kilometres, with an uptime of over 95%.
“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,” Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Chairman, TML CV Mobility Solutions Limited, said in a statement.

Tata Motors says that its research and development facilities have worked to engineer innovative mobility solutions. The solutions are powered by alternate fuel technology, including battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, LNG and Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology.