The UITP Academy is launching a two-day onsite training course focused on Electric Bus Operations and Human Resources & Competence Management, scheduled for 22–23 April 2025 in New Delhi, India.

The course will feature classroom sessions, international case studies, and technical visits.

With most metropolitan areas targeting zero-emission environments, an increasing number of cities and transport companies are considering a fully electric solution for their urban bus network.

In this context, UITP Academy designed this training programme on the operations of Electric Buses to give a comprehensive overview on the operations of electric buses.

This training will provide an insight into urban bus networks, the importance of building a sustainable infrastructure, recent technologies, and using data for the operation, maintenance, scheduling and implementation of efficient timetables on city routes.

The programme also covers training and upskilling initiatives, with a focus on enhancing technical proficiency and soft skills through targeted programmes that promote continuous learning and adaptation to industry advancements.

Participants will learn to set clear, measurable objectives aligned with company strategy and implement robust monitoring and feedback mechanisms to drive performance and development.

Additionally, they will gain insights into conducting comprehensive 360-degree evaluations and feedback processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and personal growth among team members.

Effective motivation systems aligned with company goals are explored, ensuring high morale and sustained performance in public transportation teams.

The programme also emphasizes involving employees in decision-making processes and managing suggestion systems to drive innovation and operational excellence.

NOTE: This training is free of charge. All registrations are subject to review and approval by UITP.

Reach your objectives

  • Adapt your bus operations towards a sustainable city.
  • Introduce the electric solution, the different types of technologies, and compare their benefits and drawbacks.
  • Understand the different types of vehicles and required infrastructure to operate and such vehicles.
  • Discover the products on offer and the mainstream technology options available, the maturity level of suppliers, the various competition.
  • Understand how to develop an operational and charging strategy.
  • Master the proficiency to identify, map, and bridge competency gaps within public transportation roles. Build a skilled workforce that meets industry demands and enhances organisational efficiency.
  • Equip yourself with tools to create comprehensive career development plans. Align individual growth with organizational objectives to foster retention and resilience.
  • Design and implement targeted training programmes. Enhance technical proficiency and soft skills among public transportation professionals. Promote continuous learning and adaptation to industry advancements.
  • Establish clear, measurable objectives aligned with company strategy. Implement robust monitoring, feedback, and evaluation systems. Drive individual and team performance improvements within the public transportation context.

Who is it for?

  • Project managers, engineers and other professionals eager to learn more about the technology, the implementation and the running of electric buses.
  • Staff from public transport operators who works in operation and maintenance.
  • Public Transport Professionals: Targeting professionals in public transport authorities and operators who manage and lead teams within the transportation sector, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and employee engagement.
  • HR and Talent Management Specialists: Professionals specialising in human resources and talent management, seeking to deepen their expertise in the unique challenges and strategies relevant to the public transportation industry.
  • Career Development Practitioners: Individuals involved in career planning and management, interested in creating tailored development plans that align individual growth with organizational goals, promoting retention and professional advancement.
  • Training and Development Managers: Professionals responsible for designing and implementing training programs, focusing on enhancing technical skills and soft competencies among public transportation workforce, ensuring readiness for industry advancements.
  • Strategic Leaders and Executives: Leaders and decision-makers within public transportation organisations, aiming to strengthen strategic HR practices that drive organisational success, employee satisfaction, and operational excellence.

A good level of English is a compulsory requirement to attend the training.

A top-level methodology

  • Participate in interactive sessions which includes an introduction by course leaders and open discussions with participants.
  • Apply your concepts during the workshop.
  • Exchange your current practices and experience with your peers.
  • Each theme will be approached as followed:
    • Basic principles and conceptual approach
    • State of the art development and innovations
    • Good practices examples
    • Interactive exchange between participants and experts

UITP Training Programmes and all related processes are certified for ISO 21001: 2018 – the standard for Educational organisations – Management systems for educational organisations.

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Inspiring trainers

Our skillful trainers are composed of international experts and professionals with extensive experience and knowledge in the strategic, operational and technological areas of electric buses.

Programme

Registration

08:30 09:00

Welcome & Introduction to the course and Expectation Analysis

09:00 09:30
Session 1
  • The policy context and city strategies for the introduction of electric buses.
  • Legislation/policy aspect: how to incentivize e-buses deployment with a focus on the local Clean Vehicles Directive mandatory country targets and other international examples.
  • Current state of the global electric bus market, the products on offer.
  • Main challenges for deployment: upfront costs, operational requirements, procurement, interoperability, cooperation with energy sector.
  • Planification of charging infrastructure, a quite critical part when planning to deploy e-buses.
  • The system approach and steps of an implementation and deployment process.

Break

10:15 10:30
Session 2
This session will look into new technologies and auxiliaries used to run electric busses, whether it be the installation and running of charging infrastructure, the impact on information technology systems, driver assistance and standardisation of the connection or the technical evolution of the battery. This session includes:
  • An insight into vehicles (battery, plus-in hybrid, trolley, fuel cell) and infrastructure (overnight and opportunity charging, types of pantographs, in-motion charging)
  • State of the market from industry perspective
  • Updated electric bus product overview: latest models and trends
  • Figures and market numbers
  • Driveline – Batteries – auxiliary components & HVAC – technology & maintenance – infrastructure costs

Case Study – Bengaluru, India

11:30 12:30

Lunch break

12:30 13:30
Session 3
  • How to improve staff safety
  • Reduce risks create better environment for worker
  • Safety basics for bus operators
  • PPE for maintenance staff
  • Near miss reports and improvements
Session 4
  • Technical characteristics of the E-bus (requirements, dimensions, drive system, control, auxilary devices, storage system)
  • Influencing elements on electricity consumption E-bus (influence of load-number of passengers, influence of operating speed, terrain configuration, influence of heating and cooling system operation, auxiliary devices
  • ECO driving style-Real operation
  • ECO driving style-Pollygon testing
  • Basic needs to figure out battery sizing

Break

14:30 15:15
Session 5
The maintenance of e-bus completely different than the conventional bus. One of the big issues is to build new capacity from existing maintenance team. New systematic approach must be allowed to do right maintenance at the right time with high skilled stuff. How to maintain e-bus and how to train existing staff or employing new staff will be explained in this session.
  • Maintenance managements
  • Type of maintenance – Corrective, Planned, Preventive, Pro-active
  • Training requirements for existing or requited staff for maintenance

Case Study – Mumbai, India

16:15 17:30

Trainers

Joe KENNY

Lead Consultant
Kenstone Consulting, Ireland

David YORKE

Senior Consultant, United Kingdom

Slobodan MISANOVIC, PhD

Project Manager
JKP GSP Beograd (City Public Transport Company’’Belgrade’’), Serbia

Ramachandran R, IAS

Managing Director,
Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), India

A Shrinivas Rao

Assistant General Manager (TE),
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking (BEST), India

Organisers

UITP Academy