Jio-bp Partners with UPSRTC to Deploy EV Charging Infrastructure for Electric Bus Fleet

Jio-bp (the operating brand of Reliance BP Mobility (RBML), a joint venture of Reliance Industries and bp) and Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC),  one of India’s largest state transport undertakings, have partnered to support the deployment of EV charging infrastructure and services for more than 100 electric buses across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The initiative will be enabled through Jio-bp pulse, Jio-bp’s electric mobility business and is aimed at strengthening public EV mobility infrastructure in the region.

The project, which is expected to be rolled out over the next few months, will span six clusters and support the growing adoption of electric public transportation. As India continues to accelerate its transition towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility solutions, robust charging infrastructure is emerging as a key enabler for large-scale EV adoption, particularly in the public transport segment.

Sarthak Behuria, Chairman, Jio-bp said, “India’s transition towards sustainable mobility will be driven by strong public-private partnerships and the rapid electrification of mass transit systems, in line with the Government of India’s vision for cleaner and future-ready mobility. This collaboration between Jio-bp and UPSRTC is one of many important steps towards accelerating EV adoption at scale across high-utilization public transport corridors. As an organisation, we remain committed to enabling this transition through reliable and accessible charging infrastructure as part of our broader efforts to support India’s sustainable mobility journey.”  

As part of the partnership, Jio-bp will deploy fast-charging infrastructure to support high-frequency commercial fleet operations, helping reduce turnaround time and improve operational efficiency for electric bus services. The initiative supports the broader goal of accelerating public EV adoption and enabling cleaner mass transit solutions across the region.

“This partnership with UPSRTC aligns closely with Jio-bp’s strategy of building a robust and scalable B2B EV charging ecosystem for India. With more than 6,000 charging points across the country, Jio-bp is steadily expanding its EV infrastructure footprint to support the growing demand for electric mobility. By supporting high-frequency electric bus operations with fast-charging infrastructure, we are strengthening our presence in commercial fleet electrification while enabling efficient, future-ready mobility solutions across key transportation corridors,” added Akshay Wadhwa, CEO,  Jio-bp.

The project reinforces the role of private sector collaboration in driving India’s energy transition, aligned with the Government of India’s vision of achieving net-zero emissions and significantly scaling electric public transport adoption across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.

This collaboration builds on Jio-bp pulse’s growing portfolio of fleet and public transit electrification projects across India, adding to a network that is rapidly expanding in scale, reach, and reliability.