Leafy Bus has announced plans to establish a network of private electric bus terminals to support the expansion of long-distance, battery powered bus services in India. The move comes as the company seeks to overcome operational challenges faced by intercity electric buses, such as inconsistent public charging access and crowded conventional bus stands.
Leafy Bus’s private terminals will be strategically located to serve as dedicated hubs for charging, parking and servicing its growing fleet of electric buses. Unlike traditional public bus stations, these terminals will feature high-power DC fast chargers along with structured passenger facilities like waiting lounges and food and beverage outlets.
Founded in late 2024, Leafy Bus currently operates 22 electric sleeper buses on popular North Indian routes, including Delhi–Dehradun, Delhi–Agra, Delhi–Jaipur and Delhi–Lucknow. The company plans to expand its fleet to about 55 buses by the end of the financial year, with a long-term goal of nearly 500 electric buses over the next three years.
To support this scale-up, Leafy Bus aims to develop approximately 80 private terminals across India. These facilities will operate as part of a hub-and-spoke model, enabling faster charging cycles and higher fleet utilization — a key requirement for dependable long-distance intercity services.
Company executives say that owning and operating their own charging and service infrastructure will allow Leafy Bus to offer more predictable schedules and better customer experiences compared with relying on third-party charging stations and public terminals, which often vary in availability and uptime.
Industry analysts note that such dedicated infrastructure investments reflect a broader shift in India’s EV bus market, where operators are increasingly developing captive charging and support networks to reduce operational risks and improve commercial viability. As electric bus adoption grows nationwide, these private terminals could become key enablers of cleaner, long-haul travel solutions.
