Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari launched Ashok Leyland Electric Double Decker Bus named Switch EiV 22 in Mumbai on August 18, 2022.
- As per Ashok Leyland, Switch EiV 22 is India’s first and unique electric double decker air-conditioned bus, which has been designed, developed and manufactured in India.
- The company informs that Switch EiV 22 is equipped with the latest technology, ultra-modern design, highest safety and best-in-class comfort features. Pitching for electricity as an alternative fuel, the Union Minister said 35% of pollution in the country is due to diesel and petrol.
- In this context, the Minister highlighted the need for import-substituting, cost-effective, pollution-free and indigenous products.
- The Switch electric double decker can ferry nearly twice the number of seated passengers as compared to a single-decker bus, with just 18% increase in kerb weight (without the passengers).
- Each seat has a lightweight cushion and the interiors come with car like comfort for passenger convenience.
- This state-of-the-art electric double decker serves as an ideal solution for urban commuting, as they occupy less road, terminal and depot floor space per seated passenger.
