Switch Mobility, the electric bus and light commercial vehicle manufacturer and a part of the Hinduja Group has delivered 5 Switch EiV 22 electric double-decker buses to the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation.
The electric double-decker bus was flagged off by Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister, Government of Gujarat, at GIFT City on Sunday. The inaugural ride of the bus was taken by the Chief Minister; Minister of State for Transport, Harsh Sanghavi; GIFT City Chairman, Hasmukh Adhia; GIFT City Managing Director, Tapan Ray; Additional Chief Secretary (Ports, Transport, Revenue) MK Das and GSRTC MD MA Gandhi.
The e-buses will be operated on the route between Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad along the SG Highway, providing a sustainable solution for commuters in the region.
Mahesh Babu, CEO, Switch Mobility Automotive said: “Unveiling the country’s first EV double-decker, SWITCH EiV 22, in August 2022 was a testament to our dedication to redefining urban mobility. Today, as we deliver these groundbreaking double-deckers to GSRTC, it is an honour to contribute to Gujarat’s vision of sustainable progress. These buses will become iconic attractions on the Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad route, connecting cities not only with efficiency but also with a panoramic, comfortable, and truly electrifying experience for passengers. The spacious interiors, premium seating, and innovative features like extra-wide doors promise a new era of elevated commuter comfort.”
