Under MTC’s Phase 2 programme, OHM will supply and operate 500 e-buses manufactured by Switch, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Ashok Leyland
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OHM Global Mobility (OHM), the strategic arm of Ashok Leyland and part of the Hinduja Group, providing e-mobility solutions for e-buses and e-trucks, has expanded its electric bus operations in Chennai.The company has launched 130 new air-conditioned electric buses under Phase 2 of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s (MTC) electric bus programme.The new buses were recently flagged off by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat, in the presence of Tamil Nadu Transport Minister Vijay Tamilan Parthiban and other officials.The launch builds on OHM’s Phase 1 experience in Chennai, where its electric buses have clocked more than 3 crore green kilometres, while its Phase 1 depots have achieved 99%+ schedule adherence, demonstrating the reliability and operational performance of electric public transport at scale, the company said.Under MTC’s Phase 2 programme, OHM will supply and operate 500 e-buses manufactured by Switch, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Ashok Leyland. The 130 buses launched today are the first batch of OHM’s Phase 2 deployment and will further expand Chennai’s electric public transport network, offering commuters a quieter and more comfortable travel experience.Published on August 31, 2026
