VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) sub-division, Eicher Trucks and Buses, has announced the delivery of six electric Eicher Skyline Pro-E 12m tarmac buses to IndiGo at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bengaluru.
The delivery marks Eicher’s first foray into ground support equipment within the aviation sector, with each vehicle flagged off during a ceremony once completed.
The buses are intended to support IndiGo in transporting customers between the terminal and aircraft parked at stands.
Mr. Suresh Chettiar, Executive Vice President Bus Division, VECV, said:We are honored to partner with IndiGo in their journey towards greener and sustainable ground operations at Kempegowda Airport - recognized for its striking aesthetics and sustainable practices. With a broad range of buses optimized for demanding applications and backed by connected 24X7 service, Eicher is already a familiar name for citizens, school children and factory staff in Bengaluru.
With these tarmac coaches, Eicher stands committed to sustainably transporting the 42 million passengers that use this gateway to India’s Silicon Valley each year.
Each Skyline Pro-E 12m electric tarmac bus has been developed to meet the demands of airport operations, and features a seating configuration of 17+D and space for 52 standees. The vehicles are powered by lithium-iron phosphate battery and have been equipped with a CCS2 fast charging system.
