Bounce Infinity, BaaYu join forces to boost Assam’s EV sector

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Homegrown electric scooter company Bounce Infinity, on Tuesday, announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with BaaYu, an EV Bike-Taxi initiative by Bikozee Ecotech Pvt. Ltd. This collaboration, in association with Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC), aims to expand the EV footprint in Assam.

Bounce Infinity, in a company statement, said that it has sold over 100 scooters to BaaYu’s fleet as part of this partnership. Additionally, the company will facilitate the establishment of a private, localised battery-swapping network exclusively for BaaYu.

Vivekananda H, CEO of Bounce Infinity, said, “Bounce Infinity is committed to addressing the growing transportation challenges faced by cities like Guwahati, particularly in light of their infrastructure development and growing workforce… Our partnership with BaaYu is a significant step towards this goal.”

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The Bengaluru-based EV company also introduced a first-of-its-kind service model designed to support fleet operators. According to the company, this service minimises downtime for maintenance, allowing businesses to operate smoothly.

Sumit Das, CEO of Bikozee Ecotech, while talking about the partnership, said, “By partnering with companies like Bounce Infinity, BaaYu is leading the sustainability drive in Assam. We aim to improve transportation and ensure commuter convenience by providing them with accessible and user-friendly transport options. These partnerships will also promote 5,000 livelihood opportunities for our driver-partners in Assam.”

The partnership is supported by NITI Aayog’s Shoonya Zero pollution mobility campaign. “BaaYu – Clean Air Movement”, a PPP venture by Bikozee Ecotech and Assam State Transport Corporation, aims to improve the air quality and public health of the state by deploying Electric vehicles in the transport and logistics sectors.

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KV Prasad Journo follow politics, process in Parliament and US Congress. Former Congressional APSA-Fulbright Fellow