As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, Sanyam Gandhi, Whole-time Director at Chartered Speed, one of India’s leading shared mobility players, has shared his expectations for advancing connectivity and sustainable transportation in India.

"We are confident that the government’s continued investment in developing the road network, especially through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), will significantly increase intra-city and inter-city connectivity. These measures will ensure better access to both urban and rural areas while playing a crucial role in strengthening public transportation and infrastructure," said Gandhi.

Highlighting the importance of electric mobility, Gandhi added, "We also anticipate that the government will accelerate the adoption of electric mobility through policies aimed at promoting electric vehicles, such as the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme and the PM E-DRIVE initiative. These policies should focus on incentivizing electric buses, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers, as well as expanding charging infrastructure."

Gandhi emphasized the need for public infrastructure to support electric buses, stating that this would aid electric fleet operators and facilitate the expansion of long-range services. "These efforts have the potential to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to India’s progress toward a greener, more sustainable transportation future," he said.

With India striving for significant strides in connectivity and sustainability, Gandhi’s remarks underscore the importance of robust government policies in enabling a thriving shared mobility ecosystem.