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The donation marks a key step in bringing zero-emission, safe, and comfortable travel to one of India’s most visited pilgrimage destinations
Bengaluru, 3rd September 2025: SWITCH Mobility, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, today announced the donation of a SWITCH EiV9 Electric Bus to Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD). This contribution underscores SWITCH’s continued commitment to advancing green mobility and supporting communities with sustainable transportation solutions.
The buses were formally handed over by Mr. Ganesh Mani, Chief Executive Officer, Switch Mobility and Mr. RG Venkataraman, Chief Commercial Officer, Switch Mobility, to Additional Executive Officer (AEO), TTD, marking a significant step in enhancing eco-friendly transportation in one of India’s most visited pilgrimage destinations, aligning with Tirupati’s efforts to improve environmental sustainability and passenger convenience. The new buses will be deployed to provide free internal transport facilities for pilgrims in Tirumala.
Manufactured in India at SWITCH’s modern production facility, the EiV9 represents the company’s ‘Make in India, for the World’ commitment, merging global innovation with homegrown excellence.
The SWITCH EiV9 platform, designed for India’s urban and regional transit needs, offers comfortable seating for 35 passengers, making it ideal for serving the large number of devotees visiting Tirupati. This modern, air-conditioned 9-meter electric bus provides a range of up to 200 km and is designed to ensure smooth and reliable daily operations, delivering superior comfort and convenience for pilgrims. It comes equipped with advanced safety systems and passenger conveniences, including FDSS for enhanced protection and ergonomic seating for assured comfort, while the dual-door design allows easy boarding and de-boarding for efficient passenger movement. Purpose-built to operate seamlessly on both city roads and Tirumala’s hilly terrain, the SWITCH EiV9 upholds global standards in performance, safety, durability, and passenger comfort.
The donation aligns with TTD’s commitment to sustainable mobility and its roadmap to replace its current bus fleet with clean electric alternatives. Supporting this important initiative, SWITCH Mobility has stepped forward with its contribution, highlighting its ongoing focus on safe, green, and future-ready mobility for communities.
