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Roadzen's drivebuddyAI Lands $5.3 Million Agreement to Equip 3,600 Electric Buses and Trucks in India with AI Safety

  • Roadzen Inc. announced a $5.3 million agreement with an Indian electric commercial vehicle fleet operator to deploy drivebuddyAI across 3,600 electric buses & trucks.
  • The deployment covers public transportation, seaport logistics, mining, & industrial sectors, including city bus fleets in major Indian metros.
  • Initial installation will cover 1,300 vehicles, with total volumes ramping to 3,600 by the end of FY 2027.
  • This order marks the second major fleet contract for Roadzen in FY 2027, following a prior award for 3,000 heavy-duty trucks in the steel & infrastructure sector.
  • drivebuddyAI utilizes a six-camera ADAS architecture to provide real-time AI-powered surround-view & blind-spot monitoring for dense urban environments.
  • The system detects vulnerable road users & alerts drivers to prevent collisions, addressing high-risk scenarios involving pedestrians, cyclists, & two-wheelers.
  • The customer selected drivebuddyAI after evaluating competing solutions based on real-world performance, user experience, & seamless fleet management integration.
  • Deployment aligns with India's AIS-184 ADAS mandates, with major fleet owners voluntarily adopting advanced safety standards ahead of regulatory deadlines.
  • drivebuddyAI is the only ADAS solution in India certified under AIS-184, while also meeting EU General Safety Regulation 2019/2144 & Euro NCAP protocols.
  • The platform leverages data from over 6.4 billion kilometers of driving, demonstrating a 72% reduction in accidents across deployed fleets.
  • Roadzen CEO Rohan Malhotra cited the commercial vehicle electrification trend as a major technology upgrade cycle requiring safety & operational intelligence to maximize returns.
  • drivebuddyAI CEO Nisarg Pandya stated the partnership supports India's goal of reducing road fatalities by 50% by 2030 through AI-driven road safety.
  • The agreement underscores the growing adoption of ADAS technology in India's fastest-growing commercial electric vehicle market.