Tata Motors Delivers 60 E-buses to Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd

Highlights :

  • The 24-seater zero-emission buses have been supplied under the FAME II initiative.
  • They will run on Ahmedabad’s Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridor.
Tata Motors Delivers 60 E-buses to Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd CRRC EV Bus

Indian automaker Tata Motors has delivered 60 electric buses to Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL). The Tata Ultra Urban 9/9 AC buses were flagged off on Friday at the Sabarmati River Front Event Centre, Ahmedabad, by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Ahmedabad Mayor Kiritkumar Parma.

The 24-seater zero-emission buses have been supplied under the FAME II initiative by means of a Gross Cost Contract (GCC) with AJL and will run on Ahmedabad’s Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridor, said the company in an official statement. Tata Motors will also be setting up required charging infrastructure and support systems to ensure smooth functioning of the buses.

Tata Ultra Urban 9/9 AC electric buses are powered by full-electric drivetrains, with a maximum power of 328hp and a maximum torque of 3000Nm. Their interiors, which come with interior lighting, can be customised as per application and regulations. Designed to provide a fatigue-free driving experience without clutch and gear shifting, the Ultra Urban 9/9 e-buses also come equipped with regenerative braking system, new-generation telematics and a high-security Intelligent Transport System (ITS) to offer smooth and efficient operations, said Tata..

Rohit Srivastava, Vice President, Product Line – Buses, Tata Motors, said, “We are delighted to deliver Tata Ultra Urban 9/9 electric buses to AJL. With a steady commitment towards modernising public transportation and integrating sustainability in the designing of futuristic vehicles, Tata Motors has led the move towards electric mobility in the country.”

“The Ultra Urban 9/9 has been built to provide enhanced comfort, safety and efficiency, with noiseless operations and zero emissions. The delivery of these buses will further cement our fruitful association with AJL and foster eco-friendly mass mobility in Ahmedabad,” he added.

According to AJL, the new buses will cater to the new developing areas of Ahmedabad city and the new airport route. It will offer a comfortable travel experience for the passengers and zero-emission mobility for all the residents of Ahmedabad.

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