Ashok Leyland Bags Order For 1,666 Buses From Tamil Nadu STU
Ashok Leyland, a commercial vehicle manufacturer and the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, has bagged an order from TN STU’s (Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings) for 1,666 buses. This is the single largest BSVI order received from State Transport Undertakings.
TN STU currently has more than 18,000 Ashok Leyland's buses operational in its fleet, comprising over 90 per cent of total fleet.
These buses will be specially designed to ensure utmost passenger comfort and will be equipped with the advanced iGen6 BS VI technology, featuring a 147 kW (197 hp) H-series engine. This engine is expected to enhance safety, comfort, and reduce the overall cost of ownership (TCO).
Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO of Ashok Leyland, said, "Our ability to deliver value, coupled with our cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions, will not only help us uphold our top position in the Indian bus market, particularly with STUs, but also empower us to explore new frontiers as we work towards meeting the rapidly expanding public mobility needs of our country."
Ashok Leyland is the 4th largest manufacturer of buses in the world and India’s largest bus manufacturer.
