Olectra’s electric bus fleet expands to 55 cities

HYDERABAD: Olectra Greentech Limited has expanded its electric bus operations to 55 cities with the addition of 35 buses in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The company now operates more than 4,500 electric buses across the country, covering over 750 million green kilometres.

Olectra buses use blade battery technology and monocoque construction. They are equipped with front and rear air suspension, anti-lock braking systems, regenerative braking and disc brakes. Passenger facilities include CCTV cameras, digital destination boards, an announcement system, vehicle tracking, USB charging ports and digital instrument clusters.

The 35 air-conditioned, nine-metre buses were inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Divisional Sports Complex in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on November 1. Operated by Evey Trans, they are scheduled to begin services on various city routes from November 2.

Mahesh Babu, Managing Director of Olectra Greentech, said the company was focused on improving passenger convenience and reducing the environmental impact of public transport.

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