TVS Motor Company and Zomato have entered a strategic partnership to enhance last-mile delivery services. As part of this collaboration, TVS Motor has provided 50 TVS iQube electric scooters to Zomato delivery partners in Hyderabad.
These scooters were provided through Chartered Bikes x BLive, a fleet operator. Over the next two years, TVS Motor plans to deploy more than 10,000 TVS electric scooters for Zomato’s delivery fleet.
Here are some of the benefits of this partnership:
- It will help to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable mobility.
- Create new jobs in the electric vehicle ecosystem.
- Help to improve the air quality in Indian cities.
- Set an example for other companies to adopt electric vehicles.
To support the smooth operation of the electric scooters, TVS Motor will ensure that Zomato’s delivery partners have access to charging stations within their delivery radius. Additionally, they will facilitate seamless digital integration to enhance the efficiency of the delivery process.
TVS
Manu Saxena, the Senior Vice President of Electric Vehicles at TVS Motor Company, expressed that the success of TVS iQube Electric has motivated them to expand their electric vehicle offerings in various segments. By partnering with Zomato for last-mile delivery, they aim to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.
Zomato
Rinshul Chandra, Chief Operations Officer at Zomato, highlighted their commitment to achieving 100% electric vehicle adoption by 2030. Zomato is the first food ordering and delivery platform to join the Climate Group’s EV100 campaign.
With this collaboration with TVS Motor, Zomato aims to onboard more than 100,000 EV-based delivery partners on their platform within the next two years. They view this partnership as a significant step towards achieving their sustainability goals, benefiting from TVS Motor’s expertise in the sustainable mobility domain.
Conclusion
TVS Motor Company and Zomato have joined forces to strengthen last-mile delivery services through electric scooters. TVS Motor has provided 50 TVS iQube electric scooters to Zomato delivery partners in Hyderabad, with plans to deploy over 10,000 electric scooters over the next two years. TVS Motor will ensure that the delivery partners have access to charging stations and smooth digital integration for efficient operations.
Zomato, committed to achieving 100% EV adoption by 2030, has partnered with over 50 companies in the EV ecosystem. They aim to onboard more than 100,000 EV-based delivery partners on their platform within the next two years. The collaboration with TVS Motor adds momentum to Zomato’s sustainability goals, benefiting from TVS Motor’s expertise in sustainable mobility.
This partnership signifies the growing importance of electric vehicles in last-mile delivery and demonstrates both companies’ commitment towards a greener and more sustainable future.
