Hyderabad: Olectra to supply 1,085 buses to TGSRTC
HYDERABAD: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will receive 1,085 electric buses from Olectra Green Tech Limited under the Prime Minister’s PM E-Drive scheme.
TGSRTC has issued a Letter of Intent to the Hyderabad-based company. The Letter of Intent was issued under the aegis of Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), which is promoting electric mobility under the central scheme.
Olectra, a subsidiary of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), is among the country’s leading electric commercial vehicle manufacturers. The buses will be operated by Evey Trans Private Limited.
Low-floor buses with 250km range
The company will supply 12-metre low-floor buses, including both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned variants. The buses are designed for city road conditions.
Each bus can travel over 250km on a single charge. They are equipped with an opportunity charging facility that can recharge the battery in about 45 minutes. Modern air suspension systems have been installed at the front and rear.
Dedicated space has been provided for wheelchair users.
Order book crosses 10,000 vehicles
Olectra, headquartered in Hyderabad, has ranked first in electric bus manufacturing in the country in the current and previous financial years.
Apart from electric buses, the company manufactures electric tippers for urban infrastructure projects. It has deployed over 3,600 electric vehicles across India and currently holds orders for 10,000 vehicles.
The company’s vehicles have clocked over 500 million green kilometres, contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions.
Olectra Managing Director K.V. Pradeep Kumar said, “This is a historic moment. It marks a key milestone in our journey in the electric vehicle sector. The prestigious order under the PM E-Drive programme strengthens our commitment to manufacturing world-class electric buses under the ‘Make in India’ vision. Hyderabad is not just our base but also a symbol of innovation. We are committed to delivering efficient, comfortable and sustainable public transport services in partnership with TGSRTC. This will contribute to an environmentally friendly future for the country.”
