GreenCell Mobility’s all-female intercity electric bus recognized by Asian Book of Records

The all-female NueGo intercity electric bus crew includes a female bus driver, and only female passengers will be on the first journey. GreenCell Mobility said the initiative aims to promote gender equality in the industry and provide female passengers with a safe and comfortable travel experience.

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Commenting on the recognition, Devndra Chawla, CEO and Managing Director, GreenCell Mobility, said, “We are extremely proud to be recognized by the Asian Book of Records and the Indian Book of Records for our all-female intercity bus program. This achievement reinforces our A mission to create a more inclusive and sustainable transportation ecosystem. At NueGo, we believe that innovation and gender equality go hand in hand, and we are committed to driving positive change in the mass mobility ecosystem.”

NueGo electric buses provide a premium electric AC coach service with a range of 250 km on a single charge. Launched in 2022, its buses have undergone 25 stringent safety checks, including mechanical and electrical, the company said. These electric buses are equipped with CCTV monitoring, driver breath analyzers, driver monitoring system and speed limit checks.

For passengers, the bus is equipped with reclining seats, mobile charging points, AC vents and more. Recently, the electric bus operator started its services in South India with electric bus services in Chennai-Pondicherry, Chennai-Bangalore and Chennai-Tirupati.

First published date: Jun 6, 2023 at 19:41 PM CST