· Another batch of 100 BS6 buses rolled out under the cluster scheme
· Delhi will have over 470 JBM low floor buses rolled out under the cluster scheme
New Delhi, 14 January 2022: 100 low floor BS6 air-conditioned JBM CITYLIFE city buses were flagged off today from the Rajghat Bus Depot by Shri. Arvind Kejriwal, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi. With the addition of these buses, Delhi will have a fleet of over 470 low floor buses rolled out under the cluster scheme by Transport Department, Govt. of India.
The JBM CITYLIFE low floor buses will be running under the cluster scheme of Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS). Earlier this year, JBM Auto had received an order of 500 CNG/electric buses for the city of Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman, JBM Group said, “JBM aims to create a public transport ecosystem running on clean energy sources. The CITYLIFE buses have been designed to achieve safety, contentment, and voyager bliss by offering exceptional traveling experience on Indian roads and to reduce the harmful emission of polluting agents that are damaging the environment. We at JBM, have propelled our initiatives towards sustainability and green manufacturing for a conducive environment.”
CITYLIFE buses manufactured by JBM Auto Ltd. run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and are equipped with all modern features like Smart Card Ticketing system, Real Time Passenger Information System (PIS), Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS), Automatic Bus Vehicle Location System, CCTV cameras, public address system and stop request buttons, wheelchair ramp to name a few. The JBM CITYLIFE buses have been successfully plying in New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida and Greater Noida for over three years now and are also in operation at the Delhi International airport.
Convenience Features: · One-step entry · Mobile charging socket with every seat · Stop Request Button for passengers · Public announcement system · Wheelchair ramp · Ergonomically designed dashboard for driver comfort |
Safety Features of the JBM CITYLIFE bus: · Live camera, centrally monitored system · Passenger Information System (PIS) connected to GPS · Fire extinguisher in bus · CCTV Cameras · Electronically controlled entry doors · Fire Detection & Suppression System · Electronic Braking system · Emergency Exit Doors |
Real Time Passenger Information System keeps the location of the bus updated for the passengers inside the bus and also at the Bus Queue Shelters (BQS). Safety features such as CCTV cameras have been installed inside the bus that will aid in uninterrupted surveillance of activities inside the buses. Passengers can use the stop request button to alert the driver to stop the bus at the upcoming bus stop. The buses have 36 seats with provision of a wheelchair. The structural design of seats allows 20% more space for people standing in the bus as compared to other low floor buses. The passengers can also stand and move around at the rear of the bus, with no restriction from the roof.
JBM CITYLIFE bus incorporates other utility features such as Vehicle Health Monitoring System, Fire Detection & Suppression System, Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS), etc. The buses also have features like fully pneumatic suspension, electronic braking system, CCTV cameras, public address system and kneeling mechanism, wherein the bus kneels 60mm towards the passengers’ door side to facilitate boarding and de-boarding of senior citizens, children and the specially abled. For drivers, the ergonomically designed dashboard provides an intuitive and user-friendly system that allows drivers to concentrate on driving without distractions, which make it a truly global product.
About JBM Auto Ltd.
The bus division of JBM Auto Ltd., the flagship company of the multi-billion-dollar JBM Group, has been a pioneer in bringing products that have been significantly ahead of the prevailing practices and solutions. JBM aims at provisioning high quality, convenient and sustainable public mobility solutions in India. JBM buses are built with leading cutting-edge technology providing the highest levels of comfort and safety with first in class features. Moreover, JBM buses are committed to combining fuel efficiency with utility and performance using Green & effective technology, thereby reducing the carbon footprint in the overall environment. CITYLIFE, India’s first true low floor bus, the first product from the JBM stable in 2014 bought in various features and aggregates that were introduced first time in the city bus segment in India. The company’s manufacturing facilities are in Faridabad (Haryana) and Kosi (Uttar Pradesh) with an annual installed capacity of 2000 buses. JBM Auto brings to the table stringent quality standards, domain know-how and has a proven track record in manufacturing of key auto systems & assemblies of over 3 decades in India. For further info, please visit www.jbmbuses.com.
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