Intercity smart mobility technology platform Zingbus has scaled up its EV initiative by aggregating fleets through partnerships with bus operators rather than owning and operating the fleet all by themselves. It has moved away from a Company-Owned, Company-Operated model wherein the operators run electric buses and Zingbus provides technology support and revenue management adapted for EV operations.
The platform currently integrates more than 250 operators across India. According to Zingbus, this approach addresses operational and financial challenges faced by operators when transitioning to electric vehicles. The company has developed a proprietary technology stack designed to support EV adoption without requiring substantial upfront investment from partners.
Performance data indicates that Zingbus electric buses have higher occupancy rates and net promoter scores compared with conventional diesel buses on the same routes, hinting at a shift in passenger preference toward electric vehicles on intercity routes.
According to Prashant Kumar, the co-founder of Zingbus, operator partners are increasingly adopting electric vehicles, too, on the back of the platform's EV-ready operating system.
Zingbus aims to put more than 1,000 electric buses on the road in the next few years. According to the company's estimates, this expansion may help offset around 36,000 tons of carbon emissions every year. The platform has so far enabled more than 6 million journeys, continues to operate in over 200 cities across 20 states, and engages with close to 300 buses through its partner network.
By focusing on partnerships and technology-enabled fleet management, Zingbus illustrates an approach to scaling electric bus operations in India while addressing operational challenges and potential environmental impacts.
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