Chennai: OHM Global Mobility (OHM), the strategic arm of Ashok Leyland and part of the Hinduja Group, providing e-mobility solutions for e-buses and e-trucks, on Monday announced the expansion of its electric bus operations in Chennai. The company has launched 130 new air-conditioned electric buses under Phase 2 of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation\u2019s (MTC) electric bus programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new buses were flagged off by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat, in the presence of Tamil Nadu Transport Minister Vijay Tamilan Parthiban; Transport Secretary Nirmal Raj, I.A.S.; MTC Managing Director D. Mohan, I.A.S.; and officials from OHM Global Mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The launch builds on OHM\u2019s Phase 1 experience in Chennai, where its electric buses have clocked more than 3 crore green kilometres, while its Phase 1 depots have achieved 99%+ schedule adherence, demonstrating the reliability and operational performance of electric public transport at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under MTC\u2019s Phase 2 programme, OHM will supply and operate 500 e-buses manufactured by Switch, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Ashok Leyland. The 130 buses launched today are the first batch of OHM\u2019s Phase 2 deployment and will further expand Chennai\u2019s electric public transport network, offering commuters a quieter and more comfortable travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brijesh Gubbi Suresh, CEO, OHM Global Mobility, said, \u201cThe launch of the first 130 buses under Phase 2 marks an important milestone in Chennai\u2019s transition towards sustainable public transportation. Our experience in Phase 1, including crossing 3 crore green kilometres and achieving 99%+ schedule adherence across our depots, demonstrates that sustainability and operational excellence can go hand in hand. We are proud to build on this foundation with MTC and contribute to a cleaner, quieter and more comfortable public transport experience for the people of Chennai.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the Phase 2 fleet expands, OHM will continue to leverage its capabilities across electric mobility, fleet operations, maintenance and Mobility-as-a-Service solutions to support reliable and scalable electric public transport in Chennai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The expansion reinforces OHM Global Mobility\u2019s commitment to accelerating the adoption of electric public transportation and enabling cities to transition towards cleaner and more efficient mobility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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