

Maharashtra will convert its entire 22,000-vehicle MSRTC bus fleet to electric by 2037, ending new diesel purchases. The state leads India in committing to full public bus electrification, though implementation faces delays.

India's electric bus initiative faces challenges in implementation, including air quality concerns and manufacturing needs. SIAT Expo 2024 highlighted five transformation steps to improve electric bus adoption and passenger safety.

Uber introduces intercity bus ticket booking in India with AbhiBus partnership. Users can search, compare, and book bus tickets easily through the Uber app with safety features and discounts.

Keto Motors receives CMVR Type Approval for its Urbanova KE9 electric bus. The certification enables commercial deployment across India, supporting public transport fleets transitioning toward cleaner and more efficient mobility solutions.

India’s electric bus sales reached 578 units in February 2026, rising 48% from January. Switch Mobility led with 48.4% market share, followed by JBM Electric and PMI Electro Mobility.

Force Motors reported 8.06% sales growth in February 2026, driven by strong domestic demand. Total sales reached 3,890 units despite a decline in export volumes.

GreenCell Mobility deploys 75 electric buses in Puducherry to boost zero-emission public transport, improve connectivity, and strengthen sustainable urban mobility infrastructure.

Olectra Greentech strengthens EV tech by appointing Dr. Allabaksh Naikodi as Head - EV Systems, enhancing powertrain, battery systems, and innovation across electric buses and large-format mobility solutions.

Noida International Airport appoints Mann Fleet for rental cars and shuttle services, boosting passenger connectivity across Delhi-NCR ahead of its operational launch.

TGSRTC awards Olectra unit EVEY a Rs 1,800 crore contract for 1,085 electric buses under a 12-year GCC model for intra-city services in Telangana.

JSW Greentech receives CMVR Type Approval from ARAI for its 12M 51+D AC SDX electric bus, clearing the way for commercial rollout in India’s growing EV bus market.

ZF India secures a major deal to supply AxTrax 2 LF low-floor electric axles for city buses from 2026, supporting domestic and export markets with advanced zero-emission technology.

PM Modi launches 200 JBM electric buses in Guwahati, Bhavnagar, and Nagpur under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, boosting green mobility and supporting India’s net-zero 2070 emission target.

Switch Mobility achieves EBITDA and net profit with 1,800+ bus orders. Backed by Ashok Leyland’s 40% market share, the company strengthens its position in India’s fast-growing electric bus market.

JBM expands electric bus operations in Delhi and Gandhinagar, crossing 3,000 buses nationwide. New deployments under PM e-Bus Sewa boost clean public transport and reduce carbon emissions.






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