FlixBus partners with ETO Motors to launch electric intercity coaches in India

FlixBus, the global mobility provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ETO Motors to deploy electric intercity coaches in India, marking its entry into the country's growing electric vehicle market. The partnership, announced in Bengaluru on January 30, 2025, will begin with four zero-emission luxury coaches scheduled to operate from next month.

The collaboration includes plans for developing charging infrastructure along FlixBus's routes and creating a framework for future expansion of electric mobility solutions. FlixBus will contribute its international experience in intercity transportation while ETO Motors will provide its electric mobility expertise.

Surya Khurana, Managing Director of FlixBus India, said the partnership aligns with India's goals to reduce carbon emissions and promote green mobility. Rajeev YSR, CEO of Thunder Plus and Group Chief Marketing Officer at ETO Group, highlighted that the partnership would support first-mile, last-mile, and intercity operations, with plans to develop public charging infrastructure across the country.

FlixBus, founded in Germany in 2013, has established itself as a major intercity bus service provider in Europe and the United States, known for its technology-driven approach to transportation. The company entered the Indian market in 2024 as part of its global expansion strategy.

ETO Motors, an Indian electric mobility solutions company, has been active in the electric vehicle sector since 2018, focusing on sustainable transportation solutions. The company has previously launched electric three-wheelers and small commercial vehicles in several Indian cities.

This partnership comes as India pushes for greater adoption of electric vehicles, with the government setting ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions. The country aims to have 30% of private cars and 70% of commercial vehicles be electric by 2030.