By Mr. Rajesh Loomba, CMD, ECOS (India) Mobility & Hospitality Limited
“As work patterns evolve and India’s urban workforce becomes increasingly mobile, we expect the upcoming Union Budget to formally recognise organised corporate and employee transportation as a vital productivity enabler. With hybrid work models, late-hour shifts, and business travel on the rise, reliable and compliant chauffeur-driven mobility has become integral to ensuring workforce efficiency, safety, and continuity.From the Budget, there is a strong expectation of policy support that encourages a shift from unorganised transport to technology-led, professionally managed mobility solutions particularly those that prioritise chauffeur training, service standards, and regulatory compliance. At the same time, we look forward to targeted and higher incentives to accelerate the transition to clean mobility in corporate fleets. Incentivising EV adoption in commercial, high-usage fleets where fuel savings and emission reductions per rupee of incentive are significantly higher than private vehicles can deliver faster and more meaningful environmental impact.
A Budget that reinforces road safety, fleet-ready charging infrastructure, and a hospitality-led approach to mobility where customer experience, accountability, and consistency are central will help build a safer, greener, and more resilient corporate mobility ecosystem for India’s future.”