The move signals a shift towards electrification of intercity travel, particularly on high-density routes, as operators look to balance efficiency, cost and sustainability.

“The flag-off marks another important step in expanding electric mobility beyond cities and strengthening our presence in the intercity segment… we look forward to progressively scaling this engagement with Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions in the period ahead,” said Mr. Ganesh Mani, CEO of Switch Mobility.

Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions, through this deployment, is entering the intercity electric mobility segment, adding electric buses to its portfolio.

“Entering the intercity segment with electric mobility is a significant milestone for us. Through this collaboration, we are introducing a cleaner and more efficient travel option on the Mumbai–Pune route,” said Mr. Prasanna Patwardhan, CMD of Prasanna-Purple Mobility.

The buses are equipped with connected systems for real-time monitoring and are designed for long-haul intercity operations.