This publication dives into India’s electric bus journey and what’s holding it back. and the urgent steps needed to make it real. While buses move over 32 crore passengers every day, only a small fraction are electric. It unpacks why this gap persists, pointing to challenges like limited manufacturing capacity, inconsistent procurement, and over-reliance on short-term incentives.
Through engaging data, expert perspectives, and real-world stories, it introduces Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) availability standards, a globally proven policy tool that can transform India’s e-bus ecosystem. Drawing lessons from leaders like China and California, it lays out a clear, phased roadmap for India to electrify its bus fleets, boost local manufacturing, and cut urban emissions.
We hope this serves as a practical guide for State Transport Undertakings (STUs), the private bus sector, and policymakers at both national and state levels to frame supply-side regulations and standards that accelerate the transition to zero-emission mobility.
Click to download the full publication here: Accelerating Clean Mobility through India’s ZEV Opportunity
