Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Navi Mumbai Orders Audit After Two E-Bus Fires on June 4th
Two electric buses in Navi Mumbai caught fire on June 4th.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has ordered an investigation and a third-party audit to figure out what went wrong.
Both buses were made by JBM Auto.
The NMMC is checking all similar buses to prevent future fires.
The incidents are being investigated, and reports must be submitted within a week.
The NMMC commissioner is demanding accountability for the incidents, and the manufacturer has been issued a notice.
Two electric buses operated by NMMC caught fire on June 4.
The buses were manufactured by JBM Auto.
A third-party audit has been ordered.
Notices have been issued to the manufacturer.
Reports regarding the incidents must be submitted within seven days.
- Who
- The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC).
- What
- Two electric buses caught fire.
- When
- June 4th.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai and Mumbai.
- Why
- The cause is suspected to be a short circuit in the battery pack, but an investigation is underway.
- Event
- Two electric buses caught fire
- Location
- Navi Mumbai, Mumbai
- Date
- June 4th
- Manufacturer
- JBM Auto
- Action
- Third-party audit and investigation ordered
- Involved Parties
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)