Tata Motors has supplied 100 electric buses to Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC). The buses were launched by the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma on 1 January 2024.
According to the press announcement, the zero-emission buses are powered by cutting-edge battery systems, have the newest technologies, and are constructed locally using a next-generation architecture.
Rohit Srivastava, Vice President and Business Head – CV Passengers, Tata Motors, said, “Making public transport more effective and efficient is our mission and we are thankful to the Assam State Government and the ASTC for giving us the opportunity to supply a modern fleet of electric buses. Built with cutting-edge technology and rigorously tested under varied conditions, these buses are eco-friendly and will make public transportation safe, comfortable, tech driven and more efficient.”
Over 1,500 electric buses with an uptime of over 95% have been supplied by Tata Motors to various Indian cities, totaling over 10 crore kilometers driven. Among other cutting-edge features, it has an Intelligent Transport System (ITS), air suspension, electronic stability control, an electronic brake distribution system, and a panic button.
