The Tata Starbus EV features a modern design and advanced features for a comfortable and sustainable commuting experience. Tata Motors has received another order for 148 electric buses from the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). This adds to a previous order of 921 electric buses, strengthening sustainable urban transport in Bengaluru.
Bus supply, operation, and maintenance
TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd., a Tata Motors subsidiary, will handle the 12-year supply, operation, and maintenance of the Tata Starbus EV 12-meter low-floor buses. The new buses are expected to enhance BMTC's capacity for eco-friendly public transport, building on the success of the existing electric bus fleet. The order was announced on December 19, 2024.
The Tata Starbus EV features a modern design and advanced features for a comfortable and sustainable commuting experience. These zero-emission buses utilise next-generation architecture and advanced battery systems. The buses are designed for safe and convenient intra-city travel within Bengaluru.
Ramachandran R., IAS, MD, BMTC, said, "We are happy to further strengthen our partnership with Tata Motors with these additional 148 electric buses for our fleet modernisation. The performance of the existing Tata electric buses has been exceptional, aligning perfectly with our commitment to sustainable and efficient public transportation. The larger e-bus fleet will significantly enhance our capacity to provide eco-friendly, comfortable and reliable services to the citizens of Bengaluru."
Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay, CEO and MD, TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Limited, stated, "We are honoured by BMTC's continued trust in our e-mobility solutions. This additional order of 148 buses is a testament to the proven success of our Starbus EVs and the operational excellence delivered in Bengaluru's urban environment. We remain committed to delivering innovative solutions that benefit both the community and the environment."
Till date, Tata Motors' e-buses have cumulatively clocked more than 2.5 crore kilometres in Bengaluru alone. This has contributed to a significant reduction in tailpipe emissions, achieving a decrease of approximately 14,000t CO2.
The success of Tata Motors electric buses in Bengaluru serves as a testament to the company's dedication to innovation, sustainability, and improving urban life through advanced mobility solutions.
