FlixBus India Introduces Electric Bus Service on First Anniversary

Key Highlights:

• FlixBus India launched an electric bus service between Hyderabad and Vijayawada with ETO Motors.
• Operations start in late February with four buses, following a two-week test run and 12-week evaluation.
• Thunder Plus provides 240 KW fast chargers; buses come with dashcams, GPS, and ADAS.
• FlixBus India connected 200 cities in its first year, expanding to over 400 routes in the South and 500 in the North.
• Flix aims for carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050.

FlixBus India celebrated its first anniversary by launching an electric bus service between Hyderabad and Vijayawada in partnership with ETO Motors.

Operations and Testing Phase

The company will initially deploy four electric buses on the route, with operations starting in the last week of February. A two-week test run will be conducted before the official launch, followed by a 12-week evaluation period to monitor battery performance and booking trends.

Service Flagged Off in Hyderabad

Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar flagged off the service at ITC Kakatiya in Hyderabad. German Embassy Counsellor Alexander Reck and FlixBus India Managing Director Surya Khurana were also present at the event.

Charging and Safety Features

Thunder Plus will provide charging infrastructure, including 240 KW fast chargers, at the depots. The buses will be equipped with dashcams, GPS, and an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) for passenger safety.

Expanding Network and Growth

In its first year, FlixBus India has linked 200 cities through its tech-powered bus services. The company has over 400 connections in South India and 500 in the North, operating routes like Bangalore-Hyderabad, Chennai-Madurai, and Delhi-Lucknow. Monthly ridership has grown six times compared to the previous year.

Future Plans

FlixBus collaborates with small and medium bus operators, providing technology tools for network planning and revenue management. The company aims to expand its network further while ensuring service quality and passenger safety.

About Flix

Flix is a global travel-tech company that has been providing affordable and eco-friendly travel options to over 400 million travelers since its launch. It operates in more than 40 countries across four continents with brands like FlixBus, FlixTrain, Greyhound, and Kâmil Koç. 

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050. Founded in 2013, Flix quickly became a leader in long-distance bus travel in Europe, North America, and Turkey, and is now expanding into South America and Asia. 

The company uses a smart business model and technology to serve both travelers and partners. Flix is committed to sustainability and aims to be carbon neutral in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050. It has set clear emissions reduction goals with the Science Based Targets initiative to track its progress.

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CMV360 Says

FlixBus India's new electric buses services is a good option for reducing pollution in the country. The new electric buses comes with safety features like GPS and dashcams for protection on the road. The company's growth in just one year shows their commitment to improving travel across India. More electric buses like this could make transportation easier and better for people in the future.