FlixBus, Vertelo Partner to launch 500 electric intercity buses

FlixBus, a global leader in intercity e-mobility services, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vertelo, a bespoke electric mobility ecosystem solutions provider that provides innovative leasing and financing options, designed to make fleet electrification an easy transition. This partnership aims to jointly deploy 500 electric intercity coach buses across India, supporting the country’s vision for greener and more sustainable mobility.

FlixBus currently connects over 200+ cities across India, offering affordable and eco-friendly intercity travel through a digital-first booking platform. The company is known for its enhanced passenger comfort and industry-leading safety features, making sustainable travel accessible and convenient nationwide. The new partnership with Vertelo is built on a shared commitment to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility solutions.

Vertelo will provide customised financing and leasing options for electric buses, develop robust charging infrastructure, and collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure the deployment of suitable electric coach models. FlixBus will leverage its platform to manage demand generation for intercity electric bus routes. Additionally, FlixBus will identify and define suitable key intercity routes for electric bus deployment.

Surya Khurana, Managing Director, FlixBus India, said that, “This partnership with Vertelo marks a major step towards greener and more sustainable intercity travel in India. By combining FlixBus’s extensive network and customer reach with Vertelo’s expertise in electric vehicle financing and operations, we are committed to making eco-friendly mobility accessible and efficient for millions of travelers”.

Sandeep Gambhir, CEO, Vertelo, added, “Our alliance with FlixBus reflects our shared vision of a cleaner planet through innovative electric mobility solutions. This partnership will facilitate bespoke financing and leasing solutions and facilitate creation of a sustainable ecosystem that makes electric mobility the natural choice for commercial bus fleet operators. We are excited to partner with FlixBus and the fleet operators to enable them to have the right product market fit and bring capabilities that extends beyond the traditional leasing and financing solutions including charging infrastructure an energy management that will drive the future of sustainable transportation in India”.