Tata Starbus Hybrid Electric Bus – Greener public transport

19 March, 2018

The rising air pollution in Mumbai is taking a toll on its citizens. To tackle it, Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister, inaugurated the 25 new Tata Starbus Hybrid Electric Buses, delivered to MMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority) in the presence of Mr. Anant Geete, Union Minister of Heavy Industry and Public Sector Enterprises.

Mr. Girish Wagh, President - CVBU, Tata Motors handing over the Tata Starbus Hybrid Electric Bus to Shri Anant Geete and Shri Devendra Fadnavis in the presence of Shri. Urvinder Pal Singh Madan, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA.

A 'Make in India' initiative by Tata Motors

It has become imperative to develop sustainable and green solutions to be used for mass transportation. Attempting to satiate this need, Tata Motors has leapfrogged the competition by unveiling its newly developed hybrid-electric transport vehicle - the Tata Starbus Hybrid Electric Bus. This 12m long bus incorporates a diesel series hybrid configuration that will significantly help reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Being the first locally-made hybrid bus in India, Tata Starbus strengthens the government's 'Make in India' initiative.

Incredible features, as seen on Twitter

• Features that ensure I can, you can, and we all can stay safe while traveling.

• Perhaps the only place where you don't have to get out of your comfort zone for cool things to happen.

• It's all about the connectivity. After all, that's what makes the world go around.

• We refuse to place 'dis' in anyone's ability!

• Easy access to amazing comforts, always!

• An incredible machine that can do it all!

• Finally, a clean solution to Mumbai's air pollution!

• Designed to control chance takers who often are accident makers!

• An ever-watchful eye which secures all that's valuable to you.

• The best things in life are now waiting for you within your comfort zone.

• Smart transport solution that takes the stress out of traveling.

Tata Motors' Starbus hybrid buses are sure to drive India towards cleaner, greener public transportation. You can check out the video of this incredible bus here:

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