MotherPod Innovations Private Limited, a first-of-its-kind shared mobility solutions provider managed by ex-servicemen and Electrodrive Powertrain Solutions Private Limited (Electra EV), together have launched the ‘SainikPod Sit & Go’ mobility service in Bengaluru on Republic Day 2021.

SainikPod Sit & Co is India’s first all-electric Sainik-managed app-free mobility solution for last-mile commuting. The service has a triple safety policy that includes a safer riding experience for passengers, healthier and pollution-free rides, and stringent sanitation protocols.

Electra EV has provided the customized technology behind the EV NEOs based on the Tata Nano platform.

To ensure ultimate safety, the Sainiks train the drivers of the cars, and mentor each vehicle via a centralized Sainik control room.

The service comes with two unique propositions: it makes local commuting extremely simple for people who find app-based ride-hailing services cumbersome and/or time consuming; and the SainikPod service is all about safety with each specially-customized EV outfitted with features including a secure acrylic partition to maintain social distance between the driver and passengers, a panic button and more.

SainikPod is designed to maximize safety and affordability for passengers. It furthers the Indian government’s mission of slashing vehicle-based emissions and ameliorating their air quality.

“SainkPod, a unique ex-servicemen (ESM) driven initiative, provides end-to-end Zero Carbon Footprint mobility solution. In addition to offering safety and security, this solution also achieves a major social objective of dignified resettlement of our exemplary Sainiks and their spouses,” said Rama Subramaniam, Promoter of MotherPod, and Managing Trustee, Sushil Swabiman Trust.

“We are proud to be strategically associated with MotherPod, whose niche fleet solution is unique and useful to urban commuters and imbused with noble intent, providing employment to ex-servicemen,” said Samir Yajnik, Executive Director, Electra EV.

SainikPod Sit & Go also plans to build a network of charging stations for its fleet. Currently, the company cars can travel around 120 kilometers on a single charge.