Bhubaneswar: EKA Mobility has begun deploying electric buses for the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) system in Odisha, marking another step in the state’s transition toward clean and sustainable public transport. The rollout features EKA’s 9-metre electric bus model and is being executed in partnership with Travel Time Mobility Pvt. Ltd.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi virtually flagged off the first set of buses, reaffirming the state government’s focus on expanding zero-emission urban mobility across the capital region.
The project involves a total deployment of 100 electric buses, which will operate on various CRUT routes, significantly augmenting public transport capacity while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Bus Specifications
The EKA 9M electric bus is a 9-metre-long vehicle with a seating capacity of 35 passengers. It is designed with wheelchair accessibility and is powered by a 213 kW electric motor coupled with a 200 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, enabling efficient and reliable urban operations.
Rohit Srivastava, Business Head and Chief Growth Officer at EKA Mobility, said the deployment reflects the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable urban mobility solutions in India. He noted that EKA’s electric buses aim to lower carbon emissions while offering an improved passenger experience through modern electric vehicle technology.
Vivek Kalkar, Director at Travel Time Mobility Pvt. Ltd., said the initiative represents a key step toward building clean mobility infrastructure in Odisha. His company is responsible for managing the operational aspects of the electric bus services for CRUT.
EKA Mobility operates under Pinnacle Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and has equity partnerships with Japan’s Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and the Netherlands-based VDL Groep. The company focuses on electric mobility solutions for commercial vehicles and manufactures electric buses for both urban and rural transport across India.
The Odisha deployment forms part of EKA Mobility’s broader expansion strategy across multiple states, aligning with India’s national push toward electrification of public transport and reduced urban emissions.
-OdishaAge
