Ashok Leyland bags single largest order of 2104 fully built buses from Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation

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.

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Ashok Leyland bags single largest order of 2104 fully built buses from Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation

Ashok Leyland has bagged the single largest fully built bus order from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) for 2104 units of  its Viking passenger bus.  

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 feature, the press release noted. These buses will be manufactured at Ashok Leyland’s exclusive bus body plants and  will offer enhanced safety, improved comfort, and a lower total cost of ownership for MSRTC.

Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Leyland, said, “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.”  

Sanjeev Kumar, President- M&HCV, Ashok Leyland, said. “The order win emphasises the confidence and trust our customers have in our products. Specifically tailored to meet the unique requirements of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, our buses stand as a testament to the reliability, durability, and robustness of our products.”

 

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