In an insightful conversation with Rajesh Rajgor, Sanyam Gandhi, Director, Chartered Speed, shares the company’s journey from its inception to becoming a major mobility player across eight states. He discusses the company’s expansion, electrification push, operational strategies, and the future of public transport in India. With a strong focus on passenger safety, technology, and long-term […]
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In the heart of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, PMPML (Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited) stands as the primary mover of people and possibilities. With 17 depots, nearly 2,000 buses, and an ambitious roadmap for clean energy transition, PMPML is in the midst of a dynamic transformation under its current leadership. Rajesh Rajgor sat down with Deepa […]
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ZF’s CeTrax achieved a production milestone in May as the ten thousandth unit of the electric central drive rolled off the assembly line. ZF’s compact e-drive is particularly suitable for electrifying conventional bus model platforms. In addition to bus manufacturers, the drive has also attracted other customer segments such as terminal tractors for yard applications. […]
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Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein, flagged off the electric buses at a formal ceremony. Chartered Speed, one of the leading bus passenger mobility companies operating in the B2G, B2B, and B2C sectors in India, today announced its association with the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Service (APSTS) and has deployed 10 electric buses for […]
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Reflecting the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Green Viksit Bharat, two landmark initiatives were launched to advance sustainable living and eco-friendly public transportation. On World Environment Day, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the flag-off of 200 electric DEVi buses by PMI Electro in Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey towards zero-emission […]
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In 2024, Scania secured an order for electric buses to be deployed in and around Åre, Sweden, a region where temperatures can vary some 60°C during the course of a year. The buses – built on the battery electric platform that was launched in October 2023 and recently expanded with a three-axle variant – are […]
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Having organised in-person exhibitions globally for more than five decades, Busworld is thrilled to introduce Busworld Plaza. It is an immersive digital platform that connects bus industry suppliers of products, services and solutions with OEMs, bus builders and bus operators worldwide. Sellers ponder about: Busworld Plaza is the answer. It’s like having a 24×7 exhibition at […]
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At Bharat Mobility 2025, Olectra showcased its innovative Blade Battery Electric Bus (EBS), marking a significant leap in electric vehicle (EV) technology. K.V. Pradeep, Chairman & MD of Olectra, discussed the company’s latest offering, highlighting the technology’s unique features and its potential to revolutionize urban and intercity transportation. The Blade Battery is Olectra’s new next-generation […]
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Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, today inaugurated its new bus manufacturing facility near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, The plant was inaugurated today by Shri Nara Lokesh, Hon’ble Minister of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications and Human Resource Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Hon’ble Minister Nara Lokesh observed, […]
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In a landmark move towards Kerala’s net-zero ambition, EKA Mobility, a leading electric mobility solutions provider backed by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan) and VDL Groep (Netherlands), has partnered with KPIT Technologies and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to deploy a state-of-the-art 9-meter Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus at Cochin International Airport (CIAL), Kochi. This first-of-its-kind […]
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