Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. and the JBM Group from India have established a joint venture. The strategic goal of this partnership is the development, sales, and service of vehicles equipped with alternative drive systems – electric and hybrid buses – for the Indian market.
Solaris’s role will be to develop, integrate, and supply drive system components to the JBM company. The manufacturer’s know-how in the field of building eco-friendly vehicles will also be of significant importance. The first bus based on this cooperation will be presented within 12 to 18 months of the company’s formation. The vehicles will be manufactured in JBM facilities, partly based on the Solaris design.
Headquartered in the National Capital Region of Delhi, India, the joint venture will leverage the strong position the Polish manufacturer has built as a leading provider of public transport solutions, as well as JBM’s extensive experience in component design and automotive solutions. Combined forces will allow for meeting the requirements of the Indian market.
– We have established cooperation with Solaris at the perfect time. Vehicles equipped with modern and eco-friendly technologies will allow public transport in India to move towards faster development. I am convinced that JBM’s knowledge in the construction and manufacturing of automotive components, combined with Solaris’s experience and expertise in creating solutions for environmentally friendly urban transport, will result in products that are not only eco-friendly but also comfortable, safe, and affordable – said Nishant Arya, Executive Director of JBM Group, after signing the cooperation agreement.
– Establishing this company is a very important step for our firm, thanks to which proven solutions in electric and hybrid buses can be introduced to the Indian market. Through technologically advanced, eco-friendly, and attractively priced vehicles, JBM Group and Solaris have the chance to revolutionize public transport in India – added Dr. Andreas Strecker, CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach S.A.