SWITCH Mobility has flagged off the first batch of 950 EiV12 low-floor electric buses for Delhi’s Department of Transport, as per a report by PTI. This
milestone deployment, part of a larger CESL tender, was led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and attended by key stakeholders including Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Singh and senior SWITCH officials. Manufactured in India, the 12-meter buses are designed for urban commuting and fit into Delhi’s push for sustainable, electric public transport. Here’s a closer look at why this rollout matters. Also Read: New Tata Winger Plus Launched In India At Rs 20.60 Lakh - Details Inside
Purpose-Built For Urban Operations
The 12-meter SWITCH EiV12 buses contain 39 ultra-low-floor seats designed for easy passenger ingress. These buses have been engineered to cope with the heavy traffic and city landscape of Delhi. They are customised versions that will fulfill the pressing transportation requirements in the city.Safety And Accessibility Features
Essential amenities are inside each bus for safety and convenience. A wheelchair ramp for PWDs, CCTV cameras for their safety, panic buttons in case of emergencies that the driver can use, and a GPS tracking system enabled on buses for real-time location updates will ensure not only more accessible but also safer and more inclusive commuting experiences.Also Read: Citroen Basalt X Coupe-SUV India Launch On This Date – Expected Price And Features
Advanced Telematics And Fleet Management
The proprietary telematics platform, SWITCH iON, is going to enable real-time monitoring of vehicle health, intelligent transport management, and fleet operations. The buses are using floor mounted LFP batteries for better stability and fast dual gun charging ports located at the rear of the bus. This will optimise depot workflows towards achieving even more efficiency.This fleet rollout further consolidates Delhi as the city with the largest electric bus fleet in India. As per the report, the locally built buses by SWITCH Mobility bring together global standards of engineering and Indian manufacturing towards cleaner air and enhanced quality of life for commuters across the capital.
(With inputs from PTI)
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