India’s corporate commute landscape is undergoing a radical transformation, propelled by the convergence of sustainability goals, cutting-edge technology, and changing workforce expectations. At the forefront of this shift is Routematic, an AI-powered Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform that has redefined employee mobility for over 300 enterprises across 23+ cities in India. With more than 5 million trips managed monthly, the company is enabling data-driven, shared, and now increasingly electric transportation solutions that directly contribute to reducing urban congestion and corporate Scope 3 emissions.
Fresh off a successful $40 million Series C funding round, Routematic is accelerating its vision to electrify 30% of its 10,000-vehicle fleet within two years. But this EV transition is not just about replacing vehicles—it’s a holistic strategy involving energy-aware routing algorithms, AI-powered planning tools, predictive dispatch systems, and purpose-built EV integration that align with corporate ESG mandates.
The platform’s unique model—where Routematic owns the EVs and employs drivers—addresses critical barriers like high EMI and infrastructure gaps, while ensuring scalability and operational control. Moreover, the company’s commitment to women’s safety, real-time tracking, and dashboard-based monitoring showcases a nuanced understanding of urban commuting needs.
In a recent interview, Rashmi interacted with Sriram Kannan, Founder & CEO, Routematic, and discussed the company’s strategic priorities following its recent funding, the challenges and opportunities of EV adoption, innovations in AI and sustainability, and how Routematic is setting new benchmarks in safe, intelligent, and green corporate mobility across India.
With the recent $40 million Series C funding, what are your top strategic priorities for scaling operations particularly in the EV space?
Ans- Routematic, as a leader in AI-powered corporate commute solutions, currently operates in over 23+ cities in India serving over 300 enterprises and managing more than 5 million monthly trips. Our platform has become the backbone of sustainable, reliable, and data-driven mobility for corporate India. The recent $40 million Series C funding is a significant milestone in our mission to transform urban mobility. One of our core priorities is to scale our fleet to 10,000 vehicles across India’s top five metro cities, with a goal to electrify 30% of our overall fleet within the next two years. We’re also expanding our Routematic Operations Command Centres to 5 cities in India to provide round-the-clock oversight, real-time dispatching, and seamless EV integration.
You’ve set a target to electrify 30% of your fleet. What challenges and opportunities have you faced in this EV transition so far, especially in terms of infrastructure and fleet operations?
Ans– Routematic’s commitment to green transportation is deeply aligned with the growing demand for sustainable business practices, making eco-friendly mobility an integral part of corporate operations. As part of this vision, we aim to electrify 30% of our fleet within the next two years. We’re already seeing clear advantages—reduced fuel and maintenance costs, and strong alignment with our clients’ ESG mandates, which strengthens our value proposition. However, transitioning to EVs hasn’t been without challenges. The biggest hurdle remains economic viability. Unlike ICE vehicles, EVs typically have nearly double the EMI, significantly reducing net monthly earnings for drivers. Naturally, many still prefer ICE vehicles. To overcome this, we’ve implemented a vehicle-leasing model where Routematic owns the EVs and directly employs drivers. This not only mitigates financial risk for drivers but also gives us better control over operations, making the transition to EVs more sustainable and scalable.
That said, infrastructure gaps, particularly large-scale charging and range limitations, continue to pose constraints, especially during longer shifts. To address this, we rely on our proprietary AI-powered planning tools and predictive analytics. These technologies allow us to smartly dispatch between ICE and EV fleets based on route, load, and shift length—maximizing efficiency per kilometer and preserving cost-effectiveness.
Tell us more about your energy-aware routing algorithms. How do they work, and how do they optimize uptime and range for EVs?
Ans – We are investing heavily in AI-driven innovation to make EV operations smarter, more reliable, and inherently sustainable. Our advanced routing algorithms prioritize energy efficiency—dynamically optimizing routes, loads, and schedules This ensures every trip is not just timely, but energy-optimized. Our Employee Transportation Management System (ETMS) strengthens this ecosystem further by minimizing idle time, maximizing fleet utilization, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. By strategically deploying EVs where they’re needed most—based on travel trends and peak demand—we reduce waste, extend vehicle lifespan, and make sustainability operationally viable. Our dashboard also showcases the real time battery percentage of EVs and routes them to the nearest charging stations autonomously. Through intelligent automation and data-led decision-making, we’re turning green mobility into a scalable, everyday reality.
You’re helping enterprises track and reduce Scope 3 emissions. Could you elaborate on how your platform integrates shared mobility and green fleets to support corporate sustainability goals?
Ans – The Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) landscape in India is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by urbanization, environmental concerns, and the growing demand for efficient and tech-enabled mobility. At Routematic, we believe TaaS is not just about transport—it’s about reimagining urban mobility through technology, data, and sustainability. We’re playing a central role in this shift by offering enterprises a full-stack, AI-powered commute management platform that blends shared mobility, green fleet adoption, and smart routing to reduce congestion, costs, and Scope 3 emissions. Our platform is purpose-built to integrate shared mobility and green fleet management into a company’s sustainability strategy. Our Dashboard showcases telemetry from every trip, whether it’s EV, or shared- tracking distance, energy use, and converting that into CO₂-equivalent metrics empowering clients to track sustainability performance and improve operational efficiency.
Our routing algorithms actively promote shared rides and optimize fleet allocation to reduce empty runs and emissions per passenger. In parallel, we support green fleet integration by enabling a seamless and phased transition to EVs. What sets us apart is our unique predictive dispatch technique, which ensures the optimal use of EVs while minimizing costs for our clients. The algorithm takes on the responsibility of maximizing EV efficiency, and we pass the financial benefits of reduced fuel and maintenance costs directly to the customer.
What specific safety protocols or technologies have you developed to ensure a safe commute experience for women employees?
Ans – Women’s safety isn’t an add-on for us, it’s built into every layer of the Routematic experience. We start with thorough background checks and gender-sensitivity training for all drivers, but it goes far beyond that. Our app includes in-cab SOS buttons, IVR-based emergency support, and real time tracking. Rides with women passengers especially at night, are highlighted in the dashboard from where transport teams track them. For such late-night rides where the woman employee is the last drop, the dashboard also prompts the deployment of a security guard, the dashboard also has geofence monitoring and sudden-stop alerts to detect anomalies instantly. These proactive measures have helped us earn the trust of women commuters across our partner organizations.
What is Routematic’s long-term vision for the future of corporate mobility in India? How central is EV adoption to that vision?
Ans- According to industry reports, India’s employee transportation market is projected to reach $13.2 billion by 2030, driven by GCC expansion, employee well-being, and sustainability goals. At Routematic, we see corporate mobility as a strategic lever for sustainable growth. EVs are key to this shift—but adoption must be practical. That’s why we’re integrating EVs into our fleet in a calibrated, scalable manner—ensuring the infrastructure, driver ecosystem, and operational models evolve in parallel. We’re building an ecosystem that brings together AI-powered routing, energy-aware scheduling, and data-driven fleet optimization to ensure EVs deliver real-world value in terms of uptime, cost-efficiency, and carbon reduction. More than a service provider, we aim to be a trusted partner—helping enterprises meet ESG goals while leading the journey toward net-zero, future-ready mobility.