OHM Global Mobility, the e-mobility arm of Ashok Leyland, has deployed 130 air-conditioned electric buses in Chennai under Phase 2 of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s (MTC) electric bus programme.
The newly deployed buses are the first batch of 500 electric buses that OHM Global Mobility will supply and operate for MTC as part of the programme’s second phase. The buses are manufactured by Switch, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Ashok Leyland.
The 130 electric buses were flagged off at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, Transport Minister Vijay Tamilan Parthiban, Transport Secretary Nirmal Raj, MTC Managing Director D. Mohan and senior OHM officials.
OHM’s Phase 1 Performance in Chennai
The latest deployment builds on OHM Global Mobility’s operations under Phase 1 of Chennai’s electric bus programme.
According to the company, its electric buses deployed during the first phase have collectively covered more than 3 crore kilometres. The Phase 1 depots have also achieved over 99% schedule adherence, highlighting the company’s focus on operational reliability.
Phase 2 to add 500 Electric Buses
Under Phase 2, OHM Global Mobility will progressively deploy the remaining electric buses across Chennai. The company will also provide fleet operations and maintenance services as part of the programme.
“The launch of the first 130 buses under Phase 2 marks an important milestone in Chennai’s transition towards sustainable public transportation,” said Brijesh Gubbi Suresh, CEO, OHM Global Mobility.
He added that the company’s Phase 1 operations had demonstrated its ability to combine electric mobility with operational reliability.
OHM said it will support the expansion through its capabilities in electric mobility, fleet operations, vehicle maintenance and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions.
OHM Global Mobility’s Operations
OHM Global Mobility operates across multiple areas of the electric mobility ecosystem, including electric bus and truck deployment, charging infrastructure, fleet operations and maintenance services.
The company has operations across cities including Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Patna, Chandigarh and Mumbai.
With the Phase 2 deployment, OHM Global Mobility is further expanding the use of electric buses in Chennai while supporting the city’s transition towards cleaner and more sustainable public transportation.
