GreenCell to deploy 1,222 e-buses in MP, Andhra under PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme

New Delhi:
GreenCell Mobility
has received the Letter of Award (LoA) for the supply and deployment of 472 Eicher electric buses in Madhya Pradesh under the
PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme
. In addition, the company has been selected to deploy 750 electric buses across 11 cities in Andhra Pradesh in partnership with Pinnacle Mobility Solutions (EKA Mobility), bringing the total order to 1,222 buses.
For the Madhya Pradesh project, GreenCell Mobility has partnered with VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) to introduce electric buses in six cities across the state. In Andhra Pradesh, GreenCell will work with EKA Mobility for the supply and deployment of the 750 buses.
GreenCell Mobility is backed by Eversource Capital and currently operates 900 electric buses across Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. With the new projects, the company will expand its footprint to Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The company is also developing the required charging infrastructure for these deployments.
Commenting on the development, Devndra Chawla, MD & CEO, GreenCell Mobility, said, 'GreenCell Mobility is honored to collaborate with the Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to support the state's transition to
sustainable public transport
. These projects are a major milestone in our mission to transform mass mobility through zero-emission electric buses. Backed by strategic partnerships with leading OEMs and a robust financing model, we are committed to making clean, efficient public transportation accessible throughout India's growing cities—while delivering a safe, reliable, and superior guest experience.'
Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles, said, 'We are delighted to take the next step with GreenCell Mobility by introducing Eicher electric buses in their operations under the PM E-Bus Seva Scheme. These buses are built on reliable technology and have already clocked 1.4 crore kms across India. It is a matter of pride for us that these buses will operate in the state of Madhya Pradesh which has been home to Eicher Trucks and Buses for over four decades. We thank the Government of Madhya Pradesh and GreenCell Mobility for partnering with us to introduce eco-friendly public transportation.'
Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman of EKA Mobility & Pinnacle Industries Limited, said, 'We are proud to partner with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and collaborate with GreenCell Mobility to deliver green, smart, and efficient transportation solutions for the people of the state. This partnership marks a significant step toward building smarter, more sustainable cities across India.'
The PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme is part of the central government's plan to deploy 10,000 electric buses across the country. In FY 2024-25, Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) floated a tender for 4,588 electric buses under the scheme.

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