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FlixBus India partners with ETO motors to launch its 1st electric bus

Hyderabad, Feb 6 (UNI) FlixBus India, a global travel-tech leader, celebrated its first anniversary with the flag-off of its first electric bus route in India, a significant step in its commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and promoting sustainable mobility.
Flixbus India’s EV bus operations in partnership with ETO Motors was flagged off by Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, here on Thursday in the presence of Alexander Reck, Counsellor for Digital and Transport, German Embassy, New Delhi; Rajeev YSR, CEO – Thunder Plus and Group Chief Marketing Officer, ETO Group and Surya Khurana, Managing Director, FlixBus India.
Speaking on the occasion, Ponnam Prabhakar, said, “FlixBus and ETO Motors will together address the long-distance sustainable mobility needs of people in Telangana and the southern region with a technology-driven alternative. We wish both companies good luck and hope they help accelerate the adoption of e-buses across the country.”
Four electric buses are to be introduced as part of this pilot project, with the first route expected to commence operations in the fourth week of February
Supported by Thunder Plus, depot cum opportunity charging stations with 240 KW fast chargers will ensure efficiency and prevent battery overheating.
The advanced EV fleet will include Dashcams, GPS, ADAS, and other safety features for a seamless travel experience.
Commenting on this milestone, Surya Khurana, said, “FlixBus India has emerged as a trailblazer in its debut year, connecting 200+ cities across the nation with technology-driven, efficient, affordable, and comfortable bus services. Now, the company is taking its commitment to sustainable travel a step further by introducing four electric buses as part of its diverse and tech-agnostic strategy to explore alternative fuels and reduce carbon emissions. This pilot project showcases FlixBus India’s efforts to align with our country’s sustainability goals while addressing India’s unique mobility challenges as well.”
Rajeev YSR, said, “Our expertise in electric vehicle technology and FlixBus' extensive network, will set a new benchmark for green transportation”.
In its successful first year of operations, FlixBus India has connected over 200 cities, including 75+ in South India and 140+ in the North. The network offers over 400 connections in the South and 500 in the North, with popular and highly-rated routes such as Bangalore – Hyderabad, Bangalore – Chennai, Chennai – Madurai, Delhi – Lucknow, Delhi – Manali and Dehradun – Delhi. FlixBus has been able to achieve a sixfold increase in monthly ridership over the year.
The company will continue strategic collaborations with local bus operators, leveraging its platform for network planning, revenue management, and yield optimization.
FlixBus plans to expand connections further to create a robust pan-India travel network.
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