TVS Motor, Zomato forge partnership to boost green mobility solutions
TVS Motor Company, an Indian manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers, has today announced its strategic partnership with the food ordering and delivery platform, Zomato.
This association supports TVS Motor’s commitment to green and sustainable mobility solutions, furthering the company’s electrification journey across various mobility segments. It also aligns with Zomato’s goal of promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) through its delivery partners.
The collaboration seeks to reshape urban transportation by combining TVS Motor’s superior electric scooter technology with Zomato’s vast network of delivery partners.
As part of the partnership, TVS Motor plans to deploy over 10,000 TVS electric scooters within two years. The scooters, powered by advanced electric powertrain and superior battery technology, will contribute to revolutionizing last-mile delivery, allowing Zomato to further reduce its carbon footprint.
Rinshul Chandra — Zomato Chief Operations Officer said: “At Zomato, we are committed to 100% EV adoption by 2030, and are the first food ordering and delivery platform to join Climate Group’s EV100 campaign. We are now partnering with over 50 companies in the EV ecosystem with the intent of onboarding over 100,000 EV-based delivery partners on our platform within the next 2 years.
“This association with TVS Motor adds further momentum to our commitment, given their global repute in the sustainable mobility domain. We are excited to jointly facilitate greener last-mile deliveries by transitioning our delivery partners’ vehicles to EVs.”
TVS Motor also intends to ensure that Zomato’s delivery partners have access to charging stations within their radius and a seamless digital integration for smooth delivery operations.
Manu Saxena — TVS Motor Company Senior Vice President of Electric Vehicles said: “With the success of TVS iQube Electric, we are expanding our electric offerings across multiple segments and last-mile delivery services stands at the opportune inflection point towards faster adoption of EVs. TVS Motor is proud to partner in the mission for electrification of Zomato’s delivery partners’ vehicles.
“This strategic partnership adds another milestone in TVS Motor’s journey to provide smart and reliable EV products and services with the lowest total cost of ownership to our delivery partners.”