Eicher Trucks & Buses Showcases Skyline Pro E Electric Bus and Starline 2050 E Maxi Cab at PRAWAAS 5.0

Key Highlights:

• Skyline Pro E electric bus unveiled for intercity travel.

• Starline 2050 E targets regional tourism segment.

• 100% connected vehicles with My Eicher platform.

• Focus on safety, comfort, and operational efficiency.

• Showcased at PRAWAAS 5.0 in Gandhinagar.

Eicher Trucks & Buses, the bus business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), showcased its latest passenger mobility solutions-the Eicher Skyline Pro E 12m Intercity Electric Bus and the Eicher Starline 2050 E Maxi Cab-at PRAWAAS 5.0 in Gandhinagar on July 9, 2026.

The company introduced these vehicles to meet the growing demand for modern, safe, comfortable, and sustainable transportation for intercity travel and regional tourism. The launch also supports the Government of India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision of promoting safe, smart, and environmentally friendly public transport.

Focus on Safe, Smart and Sustainable Passenger Mobility

Eicher Trucks & Buses offers one of India's widest bus portfolios, covering school buses, staff buses, city buses, intercity coaches, and tourism vehicles. As passenger travel continues to grow across different segments, transport operators are looking for vehicles that offer:

• High vehicle uptime

• Lower operating costs

• Better passenger comfort

• Improved safety

• Connected technology

• Strong nationwide service support

The company's latest offerings are designed to address these needs while supporting the theme of PRAWAAS 5.0, "Towards Safe, Smart & Sustainable Public Transport."

Company Leadership on the New Showcase

S S Gill, Chief Commercial Officer, VE Commercial Vehicles, said that India's bus industry is entering a new phase where operators need mobility solutions that improve operational efficiency, profitability, sustainability, and passenger experience. He added that the products displayed at PRAWAAS 5.0 demonstrate Eicher's commitment to providing safe, smart, and future-ready mobility solutions for both operators and passengers.

Suresh Chettiar, Executive Vice President - Bus Division, VE Commercial Vehicles, said the Skyline Pro E proves that electric mobility is now ready for intercity transportation, while the Starline 2050 E Maxi Cab meets the rising demand for premium tourism and group travel. According to him, both vehicles combine advanced technology, passenger comfort, and operational efficiency for India's changing transportation needs.

Eicher Skyline Pro E: Electric Bus for Intercity Operations

The Eicher Skyline Pro E 12-metre Intercity Electric Bus is designed to take electric mobility beyond city operations and into long-distance intercity travel.

Built on a future-ready electric platform, the bus offers dependable performance, sufficient driving range, lower energy and maintenance costs, and Eicher's connected uptime ecosystem. It is equipped with 100% connected vehicle technology and the My Eicher platform, allowing operators to monitor vehicles in real time and improve fleet efficiency.

The electric coach offers seating for 44 passengers along with a co-driver and driver (44+CD+D). It is designed for comfortable long-distance travel with ergonomically designed premium seats, while the last row also features push-back seats for improved comfort.

Premium Passenger Features

Passengers can enjoy several comfort features, including:

• Individual USB charging ports

• Ambient lighting

• Foldable food trays

• Footrests

• Magazine holders

• Premium ABS interior and modern dashboard

• Two 24-inch LED televisions for entertainment

The coach also provides more than 5 cubic metres of luggage space, including overhead hat racks and a spacious rear luggage compartment, making it suitable for tourism and long-distance travel.

Safety and Driver Convenience

Safety has been given high priority in the Skyline Pro E. The bus comes equipped with:

• 360-degree camera system

• Water-level submerged warning system for flood-prone conditions

• Front disc brakes and rear drum brakes

• Dual-port fast charging system with water-ingress protection

• Air-suspended driver's seat to reduce fatigue during long journeys

These features improve both passenger safety and driver comfort while ensuring reliable operations in different road and weather conditions.

Eicher Starline 2050 E Maxi Cab for Regional Tourism

Alongside the electric bus, Eicher also showcased the Starline 2050 E Maxi Cab, developed for the fast-growing regional tourism and group travel market.

Powered by a 4-cylinder engine and built on a 3300 mm wheelbase, the vehicle delivers strong performance, better fuel efficiency, lower operating costs, and enhanced passenger comfort.

Like the Skyline Pro E, the Starline 2050 E is also a 100% connected vehicle, supported by the My Eicher platform and Eicher's uptime ecosystem for proactive vehicle monitoring and better fleet management.

Comfort and Safety Features

The Starline 2050 E offers an 11+1+D seating configuration with comfortable push-back seats and refined NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) levels for a quieter cabin experience.

Its safety features include:

• 3-point seat belts

• Disc brakes

• Collapsible steering column

• Rear anti-roll bar for improved stability

The vehicle also provides ample luggage space, making it suitable for highway routes as well as hilly tourist destinations.

Strengthening India's Passenger Mobility Portfolio

With the introduction of the Skyline Pro E Intercity Electric Bus and the Starline 2050 E Maxi Cab at PRAWAAS 5.0, Eicher Trucks & Buses has further strengthened its passenger mobility portfolio.

The company continues to focus on delivering modern transportation solutions that combine sustainability, safety, passenger comfort, connected technology, high vehicle uptime, and operational efficiency, supporting the future growth of India's bus and tourism transport industry.

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CMV360 Says

Eicher Trucks & Buses has expanded its passenger mobility portfolio with the Skyline Pro E Intercity Electric Bus and Starline 2050 E Maxi Cab. Both vehicles are designed to offer higher safety, better passenger comfort, improved fleet efficiency, and lower operating costs. With connected technologies and sustainable mobility solutions, Eicher aims to support India's growing intercity and tourism transport sector while contributing to the country's vision for cleaner and smarter public transportation.