BMTC to add 148 electric buses as Tata Motors gets new contract in Bengaluru

The latest order, which adds 148 buses, follows an earlier order of 921 electric buses, most of which are already operating with uptime exceeding 95%, according to Tata Motors. | Photo credit: Murali Kumar K

Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is set to expand its fleet with 148 additional electric buses under the GCC model as Tata Motors bagged a fresh order on December 19.

TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Motors, will supply, operate and maintain 12m low-floor Tata Starbus electric buses for BMTC over a period of 12 years. The order, which adds 148 buses, follows an earlier order of 921 electric buses, most of which are already operating with uptime exceeding 95%, according to Tata Motors.

BMTC Managing Director Ramachandran R said, “The performance of the current Tata electric buses is exceptional, fully in line with our commitment to sustainable and efficient public transport.”

Under the agreement, BMTC will provide conductors and pay Tata Motors ₹ 41 per km, while Tata Motors will handle driver deployment and fleet maintenance.