EKA Mobility, in consortium with GreenCell Mobility, has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) for the supply and deployment of 915 electric buses in Hyderabad. The project is part of the Government of India’s PM E-DRIVE scheme, which is being implemented through Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL).
Bus Deployment Plan
The order includes a mix of bus sizes to support different urban transport needs:
- 100 units of 9-meter buses
- 815 units of 12-meter standard floor non-AC buses
These buses will be deployed for city operations and are intended to support public transport requirements.
Scheme Overview
The PM E-DRIVE scheme is a central government initiative focused on increasing the adoption of electric vehicles. It also aims to support domestic manufacturing and address urban air pollution through electrification of transport.
Previous Projects Under CESL Programs
This award follows earlier projects secured by EKA Mobility under CESL-led initiatives such as PM E-Bus Seva. These projects involve deployment of electric buses across multiple states, including Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Puducherry, and Meghalaya.
About EKA Mobility
EKA (Pinnacle Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) is an automotive and technology company working in the electric commercial vehicle segment. The company has equity partnerships with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan) and VDL Groep (Netherlands). It focuses on developing electric mobility solutions and manufacturing systems for commercial vehicle applications.
Rohit Srivastava, Business Head & Chief Growth Officer, EKA Mobility, said, “Securing this LOA for 915 electric buses is a strong endorsement of our technology and execution capabilities. We are proud to contribute to Hyderabad’s transition toward cleaner, smarter urban transport in alignment with the Government of India’s PM E‑DRIVE vision.”
