Ashok Leyland’s subsidiary Optare wins order for 31 electric DD buses

This order will deliver the largest all-electric double-deck bus fleet in Europe to date according to London Mayor Sadiq Khan at a national air quality summit.

Chennai/UK - Ashok Leyland Ltd of Chennai, a subsidiary and flagship of the Hinduja Group has announced its UK subsidiary, Optare Plc of Shurton-in-Elmet has won an order for 31 electric Optare Metrodecker double-deck buses from Metroline for operation exclusively on Transport for London (TFL) routes 43 (Friern Barnet – London Bridge) and 134 (North Finchley – Tottenham Court Road) in the city of London.

This order will deliver the largest all-electric double-deck bus fleet in Europe to date according to London Mayor Sadiq Khan at a national air quality summit.

Vinod K. Dasari, managing director of Ashok Leyland Ltd, said: “Double deck buses in London have been iconic and is a matter of prestige for the city. It is a moment of great pride not only for us but for our country, as our subsidiary, Optare wins such a crucial and environmentally significant order. Optare, along with active involvement of Ashok Leyland engineering, has been at the forefront of e-mobility evolution and this order proves that it has the technology prowess that is expected from one of the most challenging markets like the UK.”

“As one of the global leaders in public transport, Ashok Leyland has been investing intelligently in developing e-mobility solutions for various markets. Our commitment and investment in Optare has been a strategic move which will give us long-term benefits not only in terms of revenue but also in terms of developing the technology. E-mobility business for us is growing fast and Optare will play a crucial role in strengthening our leadership position globally.”