Mumbai: HDFC Bank has tied up with Mumbai’s BEST Bus Service to launch its ‘Aao Bus Karein’ campaign, to promote greener and healthier commuting habits in the city.
Through this campaign, HDFC Bank will run 4 Electric Vehicle AC buses across Mumbai to encourage commuters to leave their cars at home in favour of public transport. The E-buses will run on specific routes to connect commuters to key corporate parks and will ply day-long to ensure ease of mobility and convenience for commuters.
HDFC Bank Parivartan will sponsor 4 Electric-Buses in the BEST Bus Service which will ply on roads of Mumbai for 1 month starting September 13. The EV buses will ply from 7 am to 9 pm to ensure commuters can use the same mode of transport to and from their offices. To avail of this free service, commuters can show their car keys or register their details at aaobuskarein.com to board the bus from designated stops.
The objective of ‘Aao Bus Karein’ campaign is to warn people against the risks of the alarming climate crisis and raise awareness about its urgency. It will be a month-long campaign and is aimed towards building a low-carbon future with the aid of green mobility. This campaign is estimated to facilitate the travel of over 6,000 passengers via EV bus and reduce carbon emission by more than 20 tonne.
