GreenCell Mobility to Deploy 75 Electric Buses in Puducherry

GreenCell Mobility (GCM) has announced the deployment of 75 electric buses in Puducherry, supporting the Union Territory’s efforts to transition towards zero-emission public transportation.

As part of the Puducherry electric bus project, GreenCell Mobility has partnered with EKA Mobility to deliver the air-conditioned electric city buses, comprising 25 (9-metre) and 50 (12-metre) buses.

The announcement was made during a government-led event in Puducherry on March 2, highlighting the region’s growing focus on sustainable public transportation and electrification of city bus operations.

75 Electric City Buses Planned for Deployment

Under the project, GreenCell Mobility will deploy a fleet of 75 air-conditioned electric city buses, consisting of:

• 25 buses (9-metre category)
• 50 buses (12-metre category)

The buses are designed to operate across both standard urban routes and high-demand trunk corridors, improving service reliability and strengthening last-mile connectivity across Puducherry.

The fleet will operate from the Mettupalayam Bus Depot, forming a key part of the Union Territory’s public transport modernization programme.

Partnership with EKA Mobility

For vehicle supply and deployment, GreenCell Mobility has partnered with EKA Mobility to introduce next-generation electric buses tailored for city operations.

The induction of these buses is expected to significantly reduce tailpipe emissions while enhancing operational efficiency across major passenger routes.

Technology-Enabled and Accessible Bus Fleet

The electric buses will feature advanced onboard systems aimed at improving passenger safety, accessibility and operational monitoring, including:

• Integrated Transport Management System (ITMS)
• Passenger Information System
• Real-time Vehicle Tracking
• Internal and reversing cameras
• Differently abled-friendly infrastructure

These features are intended to deliver a safer, digitally connected and commuter-friendly travel experience.

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GreenCell Mobility’s Expanding National Footprint

Commenting on the deployment, Devndra Chawla, Managing Director and CEO of GreenCell Mobility, said the Puducherry project reinforces the company’s commitment to building sustainable public transport ecosystems across emerging urban centres.

Beyond Puducherry, GreenCell Mobility is currently executing large-scale electric bus deployments across multiple states, including:

• 700 buses in Uttar Pradesh
• 150 buses in Surat
• 582 buses in Madhya Pradesh
• 750 buses in Andhra Pradesh
• 915 buses in Telangana
• 400 buses in Karnataka
• 570 buses in Delhi

The company also operates 50 intercity electric buses for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation.

Strengthening India’s Electric Bus Ecosystem

Backed by Eversource Capital, GreenCell Mobility currently operates over 1,200 electric buses supported by 270+ charging stations nationwide under its Electric Mobility-as-a-Service (eMaaS) model.

Through its intercity brand NueGo, the company runs more than 300 premium electric coaches connecting 100+ cities and destinations, making it one of India’s largest electric coach networks.

The Puducherry deployment aligns with national initiatives such as the National E-Bus Programme and the PM Seva E-Mobility Programme, further accelerating India’s transition toward clean, zero-emission public transport systems.