This allotment forms nearly 39% of the city’s planned addition of 4,500 electric buses under the scheme. The move supports Bengaluru’s transition to electric public transport.
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has been adding electric buses in line with Karnataka’s clean mobility plans and the Government of India’s decarbonisation goals.
Chartered Speed Limited said safety is a key part of its electric vehicle operations. The company follows preventive maintenance practices, tracks battery health, and provides specialised training for drivers.
Earlier in 2025, Chartered Speed was awarded a contract to deploy over 1,000 electric buses under the Government of India’s Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Scheme.
The partnership brings together Chartered Speed’s experience in bus operations and EKA Mobility’s electric vehicle manufacturing and technology. The companies aim to provide dependable urban transport for commuters in Bengaluru.
Rohit Srivastava, Business Head & Chief Growth Officer, EKA Mobility, said, “The PM E-Drive initiative is a powerful enabler of India’s electric mobility vision, and Bengaluru’s large-scale adoption of electric buses sets a strong benchmark for urban transport transformation.”
He further said, “At EKA Mobility, we are proud to partner with Chartered Speed and contribute to Bengaluru’s journey towards a more sustainable urban future. It is not just about scale, but about creating cleaner mobility solutions, quieter streets, and a better daily commute for millions.”
Sanyam Gandhi, Whole-Time Director, Chartered Speed Limited, said, “Bengaluru is a key mobility hub in India, and electric buses are part of the efforts to build a cleaner and more efficient public transport system.”
He added, “The PM E-Drive allocation strengthens Chartered Speed Limited’s long-term commitment to sustainable mass mobility.”
Gandhi also said, “As one of the early adopters of e-mobility, we aim to convert around 25% of our fleet to electric by Fiscal 2027, supported by strong infrastructure investments to deliver commuter-centric services aimed at lasting socio-economic impact.”
