BMTC Adds 148 Tata Electric Buses to Bengaluru Fleet, Strengthens Green Mobility Drive

Tata Motors has commenced the delivery of 148 additional electric buses to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), reinforcing the city’s growing commitment to sustainable public transport. This follows the ongoing operation of 921 Tata electric buses across Bengaluru and is part of a long-term public-private partnership under a 12-year contract waith TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors.

The new batch of Tata Starbus electric vehicles was officially flagged off by Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, in the presence of BMTC Managing Director Ramachandran R and senior officials from the state government and BMTC.

Ramachandran R, IAS, Managing Director of BMTC, noted that the existing Tata electric buses in the city have performed reliably, offering consistent uptime and meeting passenger expectations in terms of comfort and efficiency. He said the addition of 148 more electric buses would help expand the availability of sustainable and accessible mobility solutions across Bengaluru.

Anand S, Vice President and Head of TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd and Tata Motors’ Commercial Passenger Vehicle Business, said the latest delivery marks a continuation of Tata’s efforts to provide innovative and reliable e-mobility solutions. According to Tata Motors, the e-buses in Bengaluru have collectively clocked over six crore kilometres, reflecting operational reliability and public acceptance. Designed for intensive intra-city use, the Tata Starbus EV is equipped with a new-generation electric powertrain, electronic stability control, electronic brake distribution and an integrated transport system. The buses feature low-floor access, ergonomic seating for 35 passengers and zero tailpipe emissions, making them well-suited for environmentally conscious urban transit.