Ashok Leyland Bags Single Largest Order Of 2,104 Fully Built Buses From MSRTC

Commercial Vehicle manufacturer and the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, Ashok Leyland has bagged single largest fully built bus order from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) for 2104 units of Viking passenger bus. 

Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is one of the largest state transport undertakings in the country with over 15,000 buses. With this order, Ashok Leyland buses will dominate its fleet. 

These modern, fully built buses will be fully compliant with the latest CMVR standards, will feature AIS 153 compliant body, and will have the proven iGEN6 BS VI OBD II technology with 197 HP H-Series Engine, and Rear Air Suspension, among other significant features. These buses will be manufactured at Ashok Leyland’s exclusive bus body plants with state-of-the-art technology, and will offer enhanced safety, improved comfort, and a lower total cost of ownership for MSRTC.

Commenting on the same, Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO of Ashok Leyland, said, “We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). This new order underscores our dedication to producing highly efficient and technologically advanced products, driving the growth of public transportation in the country. Our deep understanding of our customers and our ability to quickly respond to their needs is what sets us apart.”

Ashok Leyland is among the top five largest manufacturer of buses in the world and India’s largest bus manufacturer. This recent order further consolidates Ashok Leyland’s position in the Indian and the global bus market.