PURPLE BUS Drives India's EV Commute Revolution: Profitable, Sustainable, and Scalable
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Forbes India•30-09-2026, 15:57
PURPLE BUS Drives India's EV Commute Revolution: Profitable, Sustainable, and Scalable
- •PURPLE BUS operates 84 profitable electric intercity coaches daily, abating 13,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to planting 590,000 trees.
- •Led by Saurabh Patwardhan, PURPLE BUS, a brand of Prasanna, is transforming intercity travel into a premium, clean mobility platform for a Viksit Bharat.
- •The company prioritizes disciplined route selection, high asset utilization, and tight control of unit metrics, demonstrating that green transition and strong financial returns are not mutually exclusive.
- •PURPLE BUS plans to scale its fleet to 300 electric coaches in two years and 1,000 in five years, focusing on high-density corridors across India.
- •The company is building core infrastructure, including depots and upstream energy management with BESS and solar power, to safeguard unit margins and ensure operational reliability.
Key Questions Answered
PURPLE BUS operates 84 electric intercity coaches daily across Maharashtra, consisting of 52 STU-partnered and 32 privately operated coaches.
PURPLE BUS plans to scale its fleet to 300 electric intercity coaches within the next 2 years targeting corridors up to 400 km, and grow to 1,000 coaches over a 5-year horizon.
Passengers can send "Hi Purple" to (+91) 89284 50444 on WhatsApp, follow the chat link to choose their route, date, time, and seat, pay via UPI, debit, or credit card, and receive a digital QR code ticket directly in the chat.
