Commuting on the OMR IT corridor with an Ather

Typical OMR commutes

Most OMR commutes run between neighbourhoods like Thiruvanmiyur, Perungudi, Thoraipakkam, Sholinganallur, Navalur and Siruseri — usually 10–30 km each way. That is well within the range of every Ather, even on the smaller batteries, as long as you charge regularly.

Which Ather suits the OMR

• Solo commuter who likes to ride: 450X — Google Maps on the dash for meetings across the city, and Infinite Cruise for the evening crawl.
• Value commuter: 450S or Konarc S 2.7 kWh.
• Couples and families sharing one scooter: Rizta Z.

Charging when you live in an apartment

Many OMR complexes now have parking-slot sockets, and associations are increasingly used to EV requests. Our apartment charging guide walks through the options and how to approach your association. If home charging is not possible yet, an office socket two or three days a week covers most commutes on its own.

Office parking and charging

Several IT parks on the corridor allow two-wheeler charging; check with your facilities team. A portable charger lives happily in the boot of every Ather. Ather Grid points across the corridor are shown live in the Ather app.

Traffic and safety on the OMR

• Use the service lanes at peak hours where they move better.
• Watch for vehicles cutting across from the median openings.
• At night, the long straights invite speed — the Emergency Stop Signal and good lights help, but a sensible pace helps more.

Your local showroom

Our OMR showroom on Rajiv Gandhi Salai is the flagship: full line-up, test rides from the door, service bays and finance in one building. Book a test ride before or after office hours.