CHENNAI: Hinduja Group flagship
Ashok Leyland
has bagged an order from
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation
(
MSRTC
) for 2,104 fully built Viking passenger
buses
.
This will contribute to strengthening Ashok Leyland’s position in the bus segment.
MSRTC is one of the largest state transport undertakings in the country with over 15,000 buses in its stable.
With this order, Ashok Leyland buses will dominate its fleet.
These fully built buses will be manufactured at Ashok Leyland’s bus body plants.
Shenu Agarwal
, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland, said, “This new order underscores our dedication to producing efficient and technologically advanced products. Our understanding of our customers and our ability to quickly respond to their needs is what sets us apart.”
Sanjeev Kumar, president- MHCV, Ashok Leyland, said, “These buses are specifically tailored to meet the unique requirements of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation.”
Ashok Leyland is among the Top 5 largest manufacturer of buses in the world and India’s largest bus manufacturer. This recent order will further consolidate Ashok Leyland’s position in the Indian and the global bus market.