Ashok Leyland Receives order for 1282 Buses from Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation

Chennai- Ashok Leyland Limited., of the Hinduja Group a commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced that it has received an order for 1,282 fully built buses from Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC). This order, one of the largest from a State Transport Undertaking for a single OEM, will contribute to strengthening Ashok Leyland's dominant position in the Indian bus market.

According to the contract, Ashok Leyland will gradually provide 55-seater BS VI diesel buses that are fully constructed. These buses will include the advanced iGen6 BS VI technology, which includes a powerful 147 kW (197 hp) H-series engine. This technology will boost safety and comfort while lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO). 

Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO, Ashok Leyland, said that, " We are happy to have received one of GSRTC's largest orders for completely manufactured OEM buses. Due to the reputation of our buses for dependability, toughness, and cutting-edge technology, Ashok Leyland is a top pick in the bus market among both government and private customers. Setting the highest standards in the business, we take pleasure in providing unrivaled cost effectiveness and delivering great product experiences. What sets us distinct and has been crucial to our success in obtaining these orders is our thorough understanding of our markets and clients.”

Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, President - M&HCV, Ashok Leyland, said that, "The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation's (GSRTC) order has us ecstatic. With more than 2600 BSVI buses, including 320 fully constructed midi buses, already effectively functioning in their fleet, GSRTC and Ashok Leyland have a long-standing relationship. With this most recent order, our State Transport Undertakings order book has grown to an amazing total of more than 4,000 buses. We take pride in consistently providing GSRTC with high-performance vehicles as they have been a valued long-term partner. Our in-house created iGen6 BS VI OBD II technology will be used in these 11-meter fully constructed diesel buses, which abide by the stringent AIS 052 and AIS 153 CMVR bus body specifications.”