Pune: Sai Green Projects has partnered with SWITCH Mobility for the deployment of 650 electric buses across Mumbai and Pune under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive Phase II Tender.
The order marks a significant expansion of electric public transportation in Maharashtra, with SWITCH Mobility supplying 9-metre electric buses for the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) and Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML).
The collaboration between Sai Green Projects and SWITCH Mobility aims to strengthen the adoption of sustainable and cleaner mobility solutions in two of India’s largest urban centres.
The order has been awarded to SWITCH Mobility, a global manufacturer of electric buses and part of the Hinduja Group, by Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd.
Under the agreement, SWITCH Mobility will supply 9-metre electric buses under the CESL PM E-Drive Phase II tender, which was secured by Sai Green Projects as the selected operator.
The deployment includes both AC and Non-AC electric buses. While BEST will receive 450 units of 9-metre ULE AC electric buses, PMPML will receive 200 units of 9-metre ULE Non-AC electric buses.
These buses are expected to support public transportation services in Mumbai and Pune under the Government of India’s clean mobility initiative.
Ganesh Mani, CEO, SWITCH Mobility, said: “The deployment of 650 electric buses is a significant step towards India’s ambition to reduce emissions, improve operating economics, and modernise public transport systems.
At SWITCH Mobility, we remain focused on delivering reliable and efficient electric mobility solutions that enable operators to transition towards cleaner public transport while ensuring a superior passenger experience. With a growing product portfolio, we are well positioned to support the evolving mobility requirements of cities across India.”
He further added: “We are pleased to partner with Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd. in supporting large-scale deployments in Mumbai and Pune under the PM E-Drive initiative. This is the beginning of a long-term partnership where we look forward to covering many green miles together.”
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The partnership reinforces Sai Green Projects’ role in implementing large-scale electric mobility projects under the PM E-Drive initiative while expanding SWITCH Mobility’s presence in India’s public transport sector.
RG Venkataraman, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), SWITCH Mobility, said: “This development is a strong testament to our commercial proposition and our ability to deliver at scale for operators across the country.
At SWITCH Mobility, we go way beyond manufacturing great products. Our focus is to make sustainability commercially viable to the operators so they can run efficient, profitable fleets.”
Vikas Gupta, CEO, Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd., said: “Sustainable living is at the core of what we do at Sai Green Projects. We are proud to partner with a leading OEM like Switch Mobility to take India’s vision for clean, efficient, and future-ready public mobility forward. We are confident that these electric buses will enhance the everyday experience of commuters in Mumbai and Pune.”
The latest order further strengthens Sai Green Projects’ contribution to India’s electric mobility ecosystem by supporting the deployment of zero-emission buses under the PM E-Drive Phase II programme.
SWITCH Mobility stated that it has covered over 185 million green kilometres globally and deployed more than 2,500 electric buses in India. The company continues to expand its presence across city, intercity and specialised mobility applications.
Backed by connected vehicle technology, an expanding electric vehicle portfolio and a nationwide service network, SWITCH Mobility said it remains committed to accelerating India’s transition towards cleaner, smarter and future-ready public transportation through collaborations such as the one with Sai Green Projects.
