The flagship company of the Hinduja Group, Ashok Leyland, on 21 December, announced that it had received an order for 552 Ultra-Low Entry (ULE) buses from Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation for public transport.

The company has a long-standing collaboration with Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, with more than 1,800 buses operational in its fleet.

Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO of Ashok Leyland, said, “As we strive to meet the rapidly expanding public mobility needs of our country, our in-depth understanding of markets and customers remains the cornerstone that distinguishes us. This order reinforces our dedication to creating very efficient and technologically advanced products that exceed our customer expectations and contribute to the growth of public transportation.”

The company added that the delivery of these buses will commence in the next few months and is being funded by the German Development Bank.

According to the company, the new ULE buses have features such as an H-series 6-cylinder 4-valve 184 kW engine, rear engine configuration, front disc brake, a step-less entry, an intelligent transportation system with CCTV, electronically controlled front and rear air suspension, vehicle tracking, and destination boards reflecting vehicle location.

Sanjeev Kumar, President- M&HCV, Ashok Leyland, said. “Our ULE buses represent the epitome of technology and safety in the commercial vehicle segment. We are proud to offer TNSTC and the people of Tamil Nadu a fleet that ensures superior comfort and the highest standards of safety. This order reflects the trust that our customers place on Ashok Leyland.”