Stakeholder Consultation Drives Electric Bus Operational Excellence
Bengaluru: A
stakeholder consultation focused on operational key practices in electric buses
was convened at Taj MG Road, on Thursday. The event provided a pivotal platform
to exchange insights and best practices aimed at advancing the adoption and
efficient operation of electric buses.
Ramachandran
R. B. A. Se, Managing Director of Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation
(BMTC), took the stage as the keynote speaker, delivering comprehensive
insights into electric bus operations. His address covered essential topics
including operational planning, data-driven optimization, bus design
considerations, electrification challenges, and future prospects within BMTC.
Organized by
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) in partnership with the United States
Agency for International Development's South Asia Regional Energy Partnership
(USAID's SAREP) program, the consultation attracted a diverse group of
stakeholders. Among them were original equipment manufacturers, bus operators,
battery companies, and charging point operators, all committed to ensuring the
seamless integration and efficient operation of electric buses nationwide.
The event
marked a significant milestone in BMTC's efforts towards sustainable public
transport in India. It underscored the collaborative spirit essential to
addressing challenges and maximizing opportunities in the rapidly evolving
electric mobility sector.
BMTC's Chief
Traffic Manager GT Prabhakar Reddy & Chief Mechanical Engineer AN Gajendra
Kumar were also present in this occassion.