Guwahati takes green route with 100 Tata Motors electric buses
Date: 02 Jan 2024
Tata
Motors announced that it has supplied 100 electric buses to Assam State
Transport Corporation (ASTC). The 9-metre, air-conditioned Tata Ultra electric
buses that will ply on the roads of Guwahati are designed to provide a safe,
comfortable and convenient intra-city commute. These zero-emission buses are
indigenously built on a next-gen architecture, equipped with the latest
features and are powered by advanced battery systems. The buses were launched
by Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 1, 2024.
Commenting on the announcement, Rohit
Srivastava, Vice President & Business Head – CV Passengers, Tata Motors,
said, “Making public transport more effective and efficient is our mission and
we are thankful to the Assam State Government and the ASTC for giving us the
opportunity to supply a modern fleet of electric buses. Built with cutting-edge
technology and rigorously tested under varied conditions, these buses are
eco-friendly and will make public transportation safe, comfortable, tech driven
and more efficient. We are elated to have our Tata Ultra electric buses
inducted and operational to serve the residents of Guwahati.”
To date, Tata Motors has supplied over 1,500
electric buses across multiple cities in India, which have cumulatively clocked
more than 10 crore kilometres, with an uptime of over 95%. The Tata Ultra EV,
is a cutting-edge e-bus that sets new benchmarks for urban city commuting. With
its full-electric drivetrain, this state-of-the-art vehicle optimises energy
consumption, resulting in low energy usage and operational costs. It offers
features like ease of boarding, comfortable seating and driver-friendly
operations, while ensuring zero emissions. Equipped with electronic stability
control, electronic brake distribution, air suspension, Intelligent Transport
System (ITS) and panic button among other advanced features, it prioritises
comfort and safety for its commuters. This electric bus embodies the commitment
to cleaner public transport and is an ideal choice for urban passenger
transportation needs.