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Tata Motors Delivers 35 Starbus Electric Buses To BEST

Ameya Naik
Ameya Naik
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2021-08-08 19:24:45
Tata Motors Delivers 35 Starbus Electric Buses To BEST

Tata Motors delivered 35 Starbus electric buses, as a part of the larger order of 340 electric buses to Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST). The 35-seater Tata Starbus electric AC buses were flagged off by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray in the presence of dignitaries from the Maharashtra state government, BEST and Tata Motors. The buses are procured by BEST under the government of India's FAME II initiative, and the delivery is a part of the first ever Gross Cost Contract (GCC) by BEST. Tata Motors will be undertaking to build, deploy, maintain and operate the complete charging infrastructure along with the buses. The company will deliver the rest of the order in a phased manner, as per the schedule.

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The company will deliver the rest of the order in a phased manner, as per the schedule.

The 12-metre long, 35-seater Tata Starbus AC electric buses are equipped with advanced features for the comfort of the driver and the passengers like: ‘Lift Mechanism' that extends an automated ramp for easy ingress and egress of specially abled passengers, along with ergonomic seats, roomy interiors, utility provisions like charging ports and wide entry and exit passages. The full-electric buses come with Intelligent Transport System (ITS), telematics system, regenerative braking system, amongst other features for efficient and smooth operations. The buses have been extensively tested and validated by Tata Motors across varied terrains and conditions and are engineered to deliver high standard of performance.

Rohit Srivastava, Vice President, Product Line – Buses, Tata Motors said, “The unique ‘One Tata' initiative will leverage the core proficiencies of various Tata Group companies to offer the best comfort, performance and low cost of operations. The buses are equipped with modern features that will enable ease of use and offer comfort and convenience with roomy interiors and ergonomic seats.”

Tata Motors has supplied 525 electric buses across several states, which have cumulatively clocked more than 15 million kilometres.

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