Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Awards Ashok Leyland a Contract for 552 ULE Buses.

The Hinduja Group’s main firm, Ashok Leyland, has announced that it has received an order from the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) for 552 Ultra-Low Entry (ULE) buses for public transportation. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Ashok Leyland is happy to work with TNSTC to achieve “Mobility for All,” the Tamil Nadu state government’s goal of expanding public transportation access.

The Chennai-based CV builder, which claims to be a long-standing supplier of TNSTC with over 18,477 buses in its fleet, would begin delivering these buses in the coming months.

“As we strive to meet our country’s rapidly expanding public mobility needs, our in-depth understanding of markets and customers remains the cornerstone that distinguishes us,” said Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO of Ashok Leyland. “This order reaffirms our commitment to developing highly efficient, technologically sophisticated goods that meet our customers’ expectations while also contributing to the expansion of public transit.“

The new ULE buses have an H-series 6-cylinder 4-valve 184 kW (246 hp) engine, a step-less entry, rear engine configuration, automatic transmission, front disc brake, electronically controlled front, and rear air suspension, and an intelligent transportation system with CCTV, destination boards reflecting vehicle location, and vehicle tracking, according to Ashok Leyland.

Ashok Leyland’s President-M&HCV, Sanjeev Kumar, said. “Our ULE buses are the epitome of commercial vehicle technology and safety. We are pleased to provide TNSTC and the people of Tamil Nadu with a fleet that provides excellent comfort and the highest safety requirements. This order underlines our clients’ faith in Ashok Leyland.“

The German Development Bank (KfW) is funding this initiative.

Ashok Leyland is India’s second biggest producer of medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCVs), with a worldwide presence in 50 countries. Founded in 1948 as Ashok Motors, the firm was renamed Ashok Leyland in 1955 after equity involvement from Leyland Motors Ltd. Globally, the firm is the fourth biggest bus maker and the sixteenth largest truck producer. 

Ashok Leyland buses serve the commuting requirements of more than 70 million passengers every day because of their great durability and reliability on the road. Ashok Leyland is a market leader in the bus industry, with a comprehensive variety of 18 to 80-passenger buses. It also has several dealerships, spare parts outlets, and service facilities under its umbrella.