PMI Electro Mobility Delivers 50 E-Buses To UP Under ‘Green Transport Mission’

PMI Electro Mobility has deployed 50 electric buses in Uttar Pradesh, earmarked for service in Ayodhya. The buses were flagged off by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as part of the zero-carbon public mobility initiative from Ayodhyadham bus stand.

These newly introduced e-buses, manufactured by PMI Electro Mobility, are designated to operate within the city limits. Their purpose is to provide sustainable and comfortable public transport options for local citizens, pilgrims, and visiting dignitaries, aligning with Ayodhya's green transport mission to combat air pollution.

Reducing Carbon Footprint

PMI Electro Mobility has a fleet of over 700 e-buses currently operational across Uttar Pradesh. The company said that the deployment will result in a reduction of the carbon footprint by 11,036 tonnes and save 1,62,06,750 liters of diesel.

Dr Aanchal Jain, the CEO of PMI Electro Mobility Solutions, said, "It is indeed a moment of great pride for PMI Electro Mobility to have our e-buses serving in the holy city of Ayodhya. We look forward to strengthening the state's commitment to electrifying public transport by introducing additional e-buses in major cities in the future."

Replacing Diesel Buses

The union government has also formulated a plan to replace approximately 800,000 diesel buses, constituting about one-third of the total buses plying on roads, with electric ones within the next seven years. This initiative aims to transform the public transport system, contribute to environmental sustainability efforts, and give a boost to the country's electric vehicle (EV) sector.

The proposed strategy involves deploying 2,00,000 electric buses for state transport undertakings (STUs), 5,50,000 for private operators, and 50,000 specifically for schools and employee transportation by the year 2030.

Beyond addressing environmental concerns, the move to replace diesel buses aligns with the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing Electric Vehicles (FAME) incentive program initiated by the Ministry of Heavy Industries in 2015.

FAME II, with a funding of INR 10,000 crore over three years, is set to conclude at the end of the current financial year in March 2024. The government is actively working on FAME III, exploring the potential inclusion of production-linked incentives (PLI) schemes with a focus on prioritized lending to the country's EV industry.