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India’s BluSmart to launch EV ride-hailing service in Mumbai

BluSmart, an electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing service provider, will launch operations in Mumbai on January 1, 2024.

Initially, the service will be available exclusively to a limited, invite-only group of users.

The company currently offers ride-hailing services and EV charging infrastructure.

It uses a fleet of 8,500 EVs and reports 21 million completed rides.

Recent BluSmart developments

Timeline
29-Oct-2024 🚖 India’s BluSmart faces EV shortage, slows expansion goals
  • Electric cabs face EV shortage, hindering growth.
  • BluSmart to expand to Mumbai by year-end.
28-May-2024 🚗 India’s BluSmart eyes $300m raise to take on Uber
  • BluSmart plans to raise $300M for EV fleet growth
  • Expansion to Dubai with 100 Audi EVs next month
05-Feb-2024 🚗 Indian EV ride-hailing firm snaps up $2.5m for fleet expansion
  • Snap-E Cabs raised $2.5M for expansion.
  • Aims for 2,000 more EVs by next financial year.
21-Dec-2023 ⚡ India’s BluSmart raises $24m to develop large-scale EV charging hubs
  • BluSmart raises $24M for EV charging hubs
  • Aims to expand fleet to 8,000 EVs in 2024
11-Jul-2023 🔋 In 50 Words: India-based BluSmart rapidly expands fleet to up Uber, Ola competition
  • BluSmart expands fleet to outpace Uber and Ola
  • Currently has 4,500 EVs in Delhi and Bengaluru

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