~Reliance Foundation hands over 25 electric buses and an EV charging station to TTD to strengthen green mobility and sustainable transportation for Tirumala pilgrims.
Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, Sep 16 (VNI): Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has handed over a fleet of 25 electric buses and a dedicated electric vehicle charging station to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), strengthening efforts to provide cleaner and more sustainable transportation for pilgrims visiting Tirumala.
The buses were formally flagged off by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at an event in Tirumala. The initiative comes ahead of the two Srivari Brahmotsavams, major temple festivals expected to attract a large number of pilgrims to the hill shrine.
The contribution also fulfils a commitment made by Anant Ambani, Executive Director, Reliance Industries Limited, during his visit to Tirumala in June 2026. During the visit, he had committed to providing TTD with 25 electric buses to support environmentally sustainable transportation. Reliance Foundation and TTD have jointly worked to develop the charging facilities and other infrastructure required to operate the electric bus fleet.
The addition of the 25 electric buses will strengthen TTD’s ongoing green mobility drive by reducing dependence on conventional fuel-powered vehicles and providing environmentally responsible transportation options for the millions of devotees who visit Tirumala each year.
The electric mobility initiative is a joint effort by Reliance Foundation and Jio-bp. While Reliance Foundation provided philanthropic support, Jio-bp contributed its expertise in electric mobility and EV charging infrastructure. Speaking about the initiative, Anant Ambani said the buses are a contribution to TTD’s efforts to make the pilgrimage more comfortable while helping safeguard the region’s rich biodiversity.
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