Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced on Friday that it has secured an order for 1,666 buses from Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings (TN STUs).This is the single largest BS-VI order received from State Transport Undertakings and will further contribute to strengthening Ashok Leyland’s dominant position in the bus industry, the company said in a statement.
Ashok Leyland has been the most preferred brand by TN STUs, with more than 18,000 Ashok Leyland buses operational in its fleet, comprising over 90 per cent of the total fleet. These buses will be specially designed to ensure outstanding passenger comfort and will be equipped with advanced iGen6 BS-VI technology, featuring a robust 147 kW (197 hp) H-series engine. This engine is expected to enhance safety, comfort, and reduce the overall total cost of ownership (TCO).
