Chennai- Switch Mobility., an electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, has flagged off the first batch of 10 electric buses (out of 100) for the National Transport Corporation (NTC) of Mauritius.
The ceremonial launch was attended by Dr the Hon Navinchandra Ramgoolam, GCSK, FRCP, Prime Minister of Mauritius; Hon Osman Mahomed, Minister of Land Transport; Shri Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius; along with other eminent dignitaries from both nations—underscoring the strategic significance of this landmark initiative.
These 100 SWITCH EiV12 buses embody the company’s ‘Make in India, for the World’ vision. Developed at SWITCH’s advanced manufacturing facility in Chennai, a key hub in its global supply chain, the buses seamlessly blend international design and technology with Indian engineering expertise further positioning India as a global EV manufacturing powerhouse.
Built for modern urban commutes, the all-electric EiV12 offers spacious seating for up to 45 passengers, ergonomic design, and world-class safety, durability, and passenger comfort. The fleet was secured through an open tender conducted by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) in India and will be operated by NTC, Mauritius’ state-owned public transport operator.
Mr. RG Venkataraman, Chief Commercial Officer of SWITCH Mobility, said, "We are proud to deliver our SWITCH EiV12 electric buses to Mauritius, a key milestone that brings our 'Make in India, for the World' vision to life. The SWITCH EiV12 buses, which integrate advanced global technology with the strength of Indian manufacturing, support Mauritius' vision for a sustainable and healthier future. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to clean mobility, enhanced urban transport, environmental preservation, and improved quality of life for Mauritian citizens. Through our intelligent technology we are dedicated to empowering Mauritius with smart, efficient, and eco-friendly transportation solutions that will drive progress towards cleaner, more resilient cities."