Switch Mobility and Chalo Collaborate for Deploying 5,000 Electric Buses Across India
#Chalo #Switchmobility #ElectricBus“We aim to transform the urban mobility in the country by leveraging Chalo’s strong customer connect and operational expertise along with our technologically advanced electric vehicle products.” - Mahesh Babu, CEO, Switch Mobility India & COO, Switch Mobility Ltd
August 2022 : Switch Mobility Ltd. (‘Switch’), the next-generation carbon-neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicle company and Chalo, India’s leading transport technology company, recently announced that they have entered into a strategic collaboration for the deployment of 5,000 state-of-the-art electric buses across India. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed for an initial period of three years. The buses will be deployed across metros and other cities, which includes the initial deployment of variants of Switch EiV 12.
Mahesh Babu, CEO, Switch Mobility India & COO, Switch Mobility Ltd, said, “The changing mobility landscape in India is significantly altering the way people travel within cities. Given our vision to accelerate the adoption of clean, sustainable electric transportation solutions, we are delighted to partner with Chalo for a first-of-its-kind partnership in this space.”
He further explained. “We aim to transform the urban mobility in the country by leveraging Chalo’s strong customer connect and operational expertise along with our technologically advanced electric vehicle products. This significant partnership of 5000 electric buses, will certainly open up access to affordable, comfortable, hassle-free and environmentally friendly transport solutions while enhancing the overall customer experience’’.
Under this partnership, Switch and Chalo will jointly invest to deploy electric buses in cities where Chalo is present. Chalo will deploy its consumer technology solutions such as the Chalo App and the Chalo Card, offering conveniences such as live bus tracking, digital tickets, and travel plans; and also determining routes, frequency, schedules, and fares. Switch’s responsibilities include the supply and maintenance of state-of-the-art electric buses.
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