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SWITCH Mobility and PURPLE BUS Launch the Region’s First Private Electric Intercity Service

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SWITCH Mobility and PURPLE BUS Launch the Region’s First Private Electric Intercity Service

Nagpur, October  22,2026: SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, and light commercial vehicles, and PURPLE BUS, one of India’s leading intercity mobility operators, today launched the region’s first electric bus service the newNagpur–Chandrapur route, extending the operator’s intercity network further into Vidarbha. The special occasion was marked by a flag-off of the first batch of six units of the 50 EiV12m intercity electric bus order for the Vidarbha region deployments by Purple Bus, in the presence of Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, Shri Nitin Gadkari.

The inauguration has been Umed to coincide with Dussehra, a day widely regarded as auspicious for new beginnings, reflecting SWITCH Mobility’s continued commitment to safe, reliable and sustainable public transport across the region. The new route is expected to improve connectivity between the two cities, offering commuters a safe, comfortable and environment-friendly mode of travel.

This marks SWITCH Mobility’s third intercity deployment with Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions this year, following the flag-off of electric coaches on theMumbai–Pune & Dombivli-Pune routes in April 2026 and October 2026 respectively, one of India’s busiest travel corridors. The continued partnership reflects growing confidence among operators in electric buses for high-frequency intercity routes, and underlines SWITCH Mobility’s expanding role in powering India’s shift toward sustainable intercity travel.

On the launch of the new route, Mr. Ganesh Mani, Chief Executive Officer, SWITCH Mobility, said, “Nagpur and Chandrapur share a close economic and cultural relationship, and strengthening this corridor with our partner Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions is an important step in our mission to build future-ready public transport across India.


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