Switch Mobility, a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland will supply and operate 300, 12 mtr electric buses for Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC).
The fleet and charging infrastructure will be supplied, operated and maintained by Switch for 12 years under a gross cost contract (GCC) model under the FAME II Scheme.
The buses are expected to reduce fuel consumption by about 5.5 million ltr a year, leading to a reduction in carbon emissions of over 14,500 tpa alongside cost savings for BMTC. The state-of-the-art, technologically advanced, low-noise buses will make also commuting more comfortable.