zingbus has signed Memorandums of Understanding with 50 bus operators to facilitate the deployment of more than 200 zingbus Maxx and electric buses over the next 12 months. Announced at Prawaas 5.0, India’s largest passenger transport industry gathering, the partnerships will strengthen the company’s presence across key markets in South and West India. During the event, zingbus was also recognised with the Bharat Prawaas People’s Choice Award 2026 for Favourite Pan-India Bus Operator.
The partnerships will combine zingbus’ technology, digital distribution capabilities and service standards with the regional expertise of local operators. The model is expected to help operators access wider demand, improve fleet utilisation and deliver more consistent passenger experiences across their networks.
A significant share of the planned deployment will operate under zingbus Maxx, the company’s premium intercity travel service. Electric buses will also form an important part of the expansion as zingbus advances its broader clean mobility plans.
The initial rollout will focus on high-demand routes across South and West India, including key corridors connecting Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai and Goa.
The announcement comes as India’s passenger transport industry places greater emphasis on premiumisation, electric mobility, road safety and digitalisation. Addressing the industry at Prawaas 5.0, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari highlighted the need to improve passenger safety, expand electric mobility and build higher-quality travel services for customers willing to pay for a better experience.
“Travellers are increasingly seeking greater comfort, reliability, safety and transparency from intercity bus services. These partnerships will help us scale premium and electric mobility while enabling regional operators to benefit from technology, stronger distribution and standardised service delivery,” said Mratunjay Beniwal, Co-founder and COO, zingbus.
The company plans to introduce more than 50 electric buses in 2026 and scale its electric fleet to 1,000 buses by 2030. Live journey tracking, fleet monitoring, trained onboard personnel and strong safety protocols will remain central to the expansion.
The Bharat Prawaas Award recognises zingbus’ contribution to technology-led intercity mobility and its efforts to improve the passenger experience across India.
“Being recognised by people makes this award very special for us. It reflects the trust of travellers who choose zingbus for their journeys. This motivates us to keep raising the standard of intercity bus travel in India while continuing to work closely with operators who share our vision,” added Beniwal.
