Tata Motors Delivers 148 New Electric Buses to BMTC, Strengthens Bengaluru’s Green Transport Network

Key Highlights:

• Tata Motors begins delivery of 148 Starbus EVs to BMTC, adding to 921 already in use.
• TML Smart City Mobility will run and maintain the buses under a 12-year contract.
• Buses flagged off by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy and BMTC MD Ramachandran R.
• BMTC says existing Tata EVs are reliable and boost service in more areas.
• Each bus has a low-floor design, 35 seats, and modern safety tech.

Tata Motors has started delivering 148 new electric buses to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). These buses are part of the city's growing fleet of electric public transport, which already includes 921 electric buses currently in operation.

Flag-off by government officials

The first batch of buses was officially flagged off by Karnataka's Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy and BMTC’s Managing Director Ramachandran R., IAS. Several senior officials from the state government and BMTC attended the event.

Operated under a 12-year contract

The new buses will be operated and maintained by TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd. This company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors. The contract for managing these buses will remain in place for 12 years as agreed between Tata Motors and BMTC.

Leadership insights:

Ramachandran shared that the Tata electric buses already running in the city have shown strong performance and received positive feedback from passengers. He said the new addition will help BMTC serve more areas in Bengaluru with improved frequency and reliability.

Anand S, Vice President of TML Smart City Mobility Ltd. and Head of Commercial Passenger Vehicles at Tata Motors, noted that the earlier batch of buses had already covered more than six crore kilometres. He confirmed Tata’s long-term support to help Bengaluru build a greener and more efficient transport system.

Modern features for city travel

The Tata Starbus EVs come with a low-floor design for easy boarding, 35 passenger seats, and advanced safety technologies like Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD). Being fully electric, these buses do not produce tailpipe emissions, making city air cleaner.

About Tata Motors

Tata Motors, part of the $165 billion Tata Group, has been a major player in India's shift towards electric vehicles. It continues to work with state authorities and public transport bodies across the country to develop sustainable transport solutions and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

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CMV360 Says

With the delivery of these 148 new buses, Bengaluru takes another step forward in becoming a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable city. Tata Motors' role in building this electric future reinforces its commitment to driving India’s electric vehicle revolution.