Tata Motors to supply 100 Magna EV intercity coaches to UBS' EV arm GEMS
has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Green Energy Mobility Solutions
(GEMS), the newly formed
electric mobility
subsidiary of
Universal Bus Services
(UBS), to supply 100 units of its
Magna electric intercity coaches
. The agreement was formalised during the Passenger Vehicle Expo 2.0 in Chennai.
GEMS, backed by UBS — a key player in South India's intercity bus segment — is leading the group's transition to electric mobility by deploying zero-emission buses and charging infrastructure across its routes.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Tamil Nadu's Minister for Industries, T R B Rajaa, who welcomed the development. 'This initiative directly benefits the people of Tamil Nadu by offering cleaner travel options and affirms our commitment to building a future-ready,
sustainable transport ecosystem
,' he said.
The partnership is expected to give a significant push to the electrification of intercity travel in the region. Tata's Magna electric coaches, designed for long-haul operations, are seen as a key enabler in making sustainable mobility viable beyond urban centres.
With this deal, Tata Motors further consolidates its position in the
commercial EV segment
, aligning with national and state-level goals on carbon reduction and electrification of public transport.
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