Partnership combines BlackBuck EV’s ground-up engineered premium electric buses with Chalo’s mobility technology and operating capabilities to enhance urban and intercity passenger travel. BlackBuck Electric Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd. and Chalo Mobility Private Limited, India’s leading transport technology company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the proposed deployment of up to 300 premium […]
The Board of Directors of SML Mahindra Limited (SML) has approved the acquisition of Mahindra Truck & Bus Division (“MTBD”) from Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) on a slump sale basis. The transaction is expected to be completed during FY2027. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in SML’s growth journey and represents a strategic step […]
SWITCH Mobility, a global manufacturer of electric buses and part of the Hinduja Group, has secured an order for 650 electric buses from Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd. The order will support public transport deployments across Mumbai and Pune under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive Phase II tender. As part of the order, SWITCH […]
Olectra Greentech Limited, India’s leading electric mobility company, has become the first company to deploy 4,000 electric buses on Indian roads. This landmark achievement marks a defining moment in the country’s electric mobility journey and reinforces Olectra’s leadership in accelerating India’s transition towards sustainable public transportation. The historic milestone was commemorated with the symbolic handover […]
Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, Hon’ble President of Zanzibar flagged off 15 EKA Electric Buses EKA Mobility marked a significant milestone in its global expansion with the official flag-off of its state-of-the-art 12-metre electric buses in Zanzibar. The ceremony was graced by Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, the Hon’ble President of Zanzibar, who unveiled the buses and flagged off the […]
Ashok Leyland has signed a memorandum of understanding with UCO Bank to establish a strategic vehicle financing partnership, enabling both organisations to offer customised financial solutions to customers buying Ashok Leyland trucks and buses. The MoU was signed by Mr. Neelakantan, Vice President of Finance at Ashok Leyland, and Mr. R.S. Ajith, Zonal Head of […]
Force Motors has launched the new Urbania Deluxe, a premium upgrade to its Urbania platform that will now replace the current-generation model as the company’s standard offering in the premium shared mobility segment. Prices start at ₹28.7 lakh ex-showroom, and the vehicle is available in three wheelbases and eight seating layouts ranging from 9+D to […]
The CV maker is in a strong financial position to back its innovation ambitions. The company ended last fiscal debt-free, with net cash of over ₹5,000 crore on its balance sheet. Ashok Leyland closed FY26 with its best-ever performance, and Q1 FY27 has continued that momentum with 10% growth. Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and […]
The global electric commercial vehicle market, according to MarketsandMarkets, is on a steep upward curve — set to more than double from $84.64 billion in 2026 to $197.55 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 12.9%. Electric commercial vehicles have moved past the experiment stage. The industry has made its decision — and […]
zingbus has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 50 bus operators to facilitate the deployment of more than 200 zingbus Maxx and electric buses over the next 12 months. Announced at Prawaas 5.0, India’s largest passenger transport industry gathering, the partnerships are expected to strengthen the company’s presence across key markets in South and West […]
Shri Nitin Gadkari , Hon’ble Minister for Road Transport and Highways, graced the occasion and highlighted the pivotal role of private and state operators in transforming India’s bus ecosystem redBus, a leading online bus ticketing platform, felicitated winners of the redBus People’s Choice Awards at the Bharat Prawaas Awards 2026. Organised by the Bus and […]
The opening panel discussion at the IAA Media Summit: Insights and Trends 2026 set the tone for this year’s event by highlighting a fundamental shift in the commercial vehicle industry’s decarbonisation journey. Bringing together Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, Karin Rådström, CEO of Daimler Truck, Dr. Roger Busch, Corporate EVP Sales & […]
The second day of Prawaas 5.0 was highlighted by the presentation of the Bharat Prawaas Awards 2026 by Shri Acharya Devvrat, Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat, celebrating outstanding achievements across India’s public transport sector. The awards ceremony recognised organisations and individuals whose contributions continue to drive innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth in passenger mobility. The […]
With over 375 buses, one million passenger journeys every month and a target of 1,000 buses in the next two years, the company is expanding its footprint across public transport, intercity travel, school mobility and logistics. For Ahmedabad-based Aadinath Bulk Pvt. Ltd., growth has never been measured merely by fleet size. From its beginnings as […]
India’s intercity bus industry is evolving rapidly as passenger expectations move beyond affordability to encompass comfort, convenience, safety and service quality. Travellers today are looking for more than simply reaching their destination—they increasingly expect a seamless journey backed by consistent service and dependable operations. Responding to this shift, zingbus has introduced Maxx, its premium intercity […]