OHM Global Mobility Launches 130 Electric Buses in Chennai

OHM Global Mobility Begins Phase 2 Electric Bus Deployment

OHM Global Mobility has launched 130 air-conditioned electric buses in Chennai as part of Phase 2 of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s (MTC) electric bus program. The deployment represents the first batch of a planned 500-bus supply and operations contract under the second phase. The buses are manufactured by Switch, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Ashok Leyland. The rollout was 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 OHM officials.

Phase 1 Performance Supports Chennai Expansion

The Phase 2 deployment extends OHM Global Mobility’s existing electric bus operations in Chennai. The company said buses deployed during Phase 1 have accumulated more than 3 crore km, while the depots supporting that phase have achieved schedule adherence of more than 99%. These operating figures provide the basis for the company’s continued role in the city’s electric public transportation program. Under Phase 2, the remaining buses will be introduced progressively across Chennai rather than deployed all at once.

Fleet Operations and Maintenance Included

Alongside supplying the buses, OHM Global Mobility will handle fleet operations and maintenance services under the second phase. The company said its support will draw on capabilities spanning electric mobility, fleet operations, maintenance and Mobility-as-a-Service solutions. This operating model combines vehicle deployment with the services required to keep the fleet functioning within the MTC program. The company described the first 130-bus rollout as an important step in Chennai’s move toward sustainable public transportation, while also highlighting operational reliability demonstrated during Phase 1.

OHM Highlights Sustainable Public Transportation Goals

“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 the ability to combine electric mobility with operational reliability. The statement links the latest deployment to the company’s earlier operating experience in Chennai and positions the Phase 2 rollout as an expansion of an established electric bus operation. The deployment took place in Tamil Nadu.

Electric Mobility Operations Span Multiple Cities

OHM Global Mobility is involved in electric bus and truck deployment, charging infrastructure, fleet operations and maintenance services. Its operating footprint includes Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Patna, Chandigarh and Mumbai. The company’s role in the MTC program therefore covers more than the delivery of electric buses, extending into infrastructure and ongoing fleet support. With the remaining Phase 2 buses scheduled for progressive deployment across Chennai, the program will expand the number of electric buses operated through the company’s partnership with the Metropolitan Transport Corporation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many electric buses has OHM Global Mobility launched in Chennai under Phase 2?
OHM Global Mobility has launched 130 air-conditioned electric buses as the first batch of a planned 500-bus deployment under Phase 2 of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s electric bus program. The buses are manufactured by Switch, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Ashok Leyland. The company will progressively deploy the remaining buses across Chennai and provide fleet operations and maintenance services as part of the program. The deployment builds on Phase 1 operations, which the company said covered more than 3 crore km with schedule adherence above 99%.