Eicher Showcases Electric Intercity Bus and Premium Maxicab at PRAWAAS 5.0

Gandhinagar, July 15, 2026: Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), showcased its latest passenger mobility solutions—the Eicher Skyline Pro E Intercity Electric Bus and the Eicher Starline 2050 E Maxi Cab—at PRAWAAS 5.0, underscoring its commitment to delivering safe, smart and sustainable transportation solutions for India’s evolving mobility landscape. With one of the industry’s most comprehensive bus portfolios spanning school, staff, city, intercity and tourism applications, Eicher continues to address the changing needs of operators and passengers alike. The company is focusing on purpose-built vehicles that offer superior uptime, lower operating costs, enhanced comfort and advanced safety features, while supporting India’s transition toward cleaner mobility.

Commenting on the showcase, S S Gill, Chief Commercial Officer, VE Commercial Vehicles, said, “India’s bus industry is witnessing a significant transformation, with operators increasingly seeking solutions that combine profitability, sustainability and an enhanced passenger experience. At Eicher, we remain committed to developing future-ready mobility solutions that create lasting value for both operators and passengers.”

Suresh Chettiar, Executive Vice President – Bus Division, VE Commercial Vehicles, added, “The Skyline Pro E Intercity demonstrates that electric mobility is now ready for long-distance passenger transportation, while the Starline 2050 E Maxi Cab addresses the growing demand for premium tourism and group travel. Together, these products reflect our focus on combining technology, efficiency and passenger comfort.”

The Skyline Pro E 12-metre Intercity Electric Bus extends electric mobility beyond urban transit into intercity operations. Built on a dedicated electric platform, the bus offers zero-emission transportation, dependable performance and connected vehicle technologies that improve operational efficiency and lifecycle profitability. Designed for long-distance travel, the coach features a 44+CD+D seating configuration, ergonomically designed premium seats, push-back seats in the last row, USB charging ports, ambient lighting, foldable food trays and magazine holders. The vehicle also offers over 5 cubic metres of luggage capacity, making it ideal for intercity routes and tourism applications. Safety and driver convenience are enhanced through features such as a 360-degree camera system, water-level submerged warning system, front disc brakes, dual-port fast charging with water-ingress protection and an air-suspended driver’s seat.

The Starline 2050 E Maxi Cab has been developed for the rapidly growing regional tourism and group travel segment. Powered by a robust four-cylinder engine and featuring an extended 3,300 mm wheelbase, the vehicle delivers strong performance, fuel efficiency and low operating costs. The vehicle offers 11+1+D seating, push-back seats, refined NVH levels, ample luggage space and enhanced safety through three-point seat belts, a collapsible steering column, disc brakes and a rear anti-roll bar for superior stability on highways and hilly terrain. As a fully connected vehicle supported by the MyEicher platform and Eicher’s uptime ecosystem, the Starline 2050 E enables real-time vehicle monitoring and improved operational efficiency. With these new offerings, Eicher Trucks & Buses continues to strengthen its passenger mobility portfolio and reinforce its vision of shaping the future of India’s bus industry through sustainable, technology-led and customer-centric mobility solutions.