zingbus has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 50 bus operators to facilitate the deployment of more than 200 zingbus Maxx and electric buses over the next 12 months. Announced at Prawaas 5.0, India’s largest passenger transport industry gathering, the partnerships are expected to strengthen the company’s presence across key markets in South and West India. During the event, zingbus was also honoured with the Bharat Prawaas People’s Choice Award 2026 in the Favourite Pan-India Bus Operator category.
The partnerships will combine zingbus’ technology platform, digital distribution capabilities and service standards with the regional expertise of local operators. The collaboration is expected to help operators access a wider customer base, improve fleet utilisation and deliver a more consistent passenger experience across their networks.
A significant share of the planned deployment will operate under zingbus Maxx, the company’s premium intercity travel service. Electric buses will also form an integral part of the expansion as zingbus advances its broader clean mobility strategy.
Focus on Premium and Electric Mobility
The initial rollout will focus on high-demand routes across South and West India, covering key corridors connecting Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai and Goa.
The announcement comes at a time when India’s passenger transport industry is placing greater emphasis on premiumisation, electric mobility, road safety and digitalisation. Addressing the industry at Prawaas 5.0, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari highlighted the need to enhance passenger safety, accelerate electric mobility adoption and develop high-quality travel services for customers seeking a superior travel experience.
“Travellers are increasingly seeking greater comfort, reliability, safety and transparency from intercity bus services. These partnerships will help us scale premium and electric mobility while enabling regional operators to benefit from technology, stronger distribution and standardised service delivery,” said Mratunjay Beniwal, Co-founder and COO, zingbus.
The company plans to induct more than 50 electric buses in 2026 and expand its electric fleet to 1,000 buses by 2030. Live journey tracking, fleet monitoring, trained onboard personnel and robust safety protocols will continue to remain central to this expansion.
Recognition for Customer-Centric Services
The Bharat Prawaas People’s Choice Award recognises zingbus’ contribution to technology-led intercity mobility and its efforts to enhance the passenger experience across India.
“Being recognised by people makes this award very special for us. It reflects the trust of travellers who choose zingbus for their journeys. This motivates us to keep raising the standard of intercity bus travel in India while continuing to work closely with operators who share our vision,” added Mratunjay.
zingbus is a technology-led intercity travel company that has served over five million customers across more than 200 cities in India. Its portfolio includes zingbus Maxx, zingbus Plus, partner-operated services, and valuebus, its premium intercity travel offering. The company also operates zingbus Chyll, a curated platform offering end-to-end leisure travel experiences.
