Tata, JBM, others eye India’s biggest electric bus tender

Both officials spoke on the condition of anonymity asthe names of the potential bidders arenot public.

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Tata Motors skipped bids that require e-bus ownership.

(REUTERS)

Queries emailed tothe heavy industries ministry, which operates the PM E-Drive scheme, remained unanswered until press time. Tata Motors, JBM Auto, and Olectra Greentech didn’t respond to queries.

EKA Mobility, Switch Mobilityand PMI Electro declined to comment.

“During the pre-bid meetings held as part of the tender process, around 20 interested bidders—including those referred to in the query—took part and showed strong interest. It’sencouraging to see such participation. The final outcome, however, willbe known only on the day the bids are opened,” said CESL in response to emailed queries. The company is a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL).