Ashok Leyland today announced that it has bagged an order worth Rs 500.97 crore from TNSTC (Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation) for 552 Ultra-Low Entry (ULE) Diesel Non-AC buses. This order marks a groundbreaking collaboration between Ashok Leyland and TNSTC in the pursuit of "Mobility for All", the Tamil Nadu state government's commitment to promoting access to public transportation.
Ashok Leyland has been the most preferred brand of TNSTC with more than 18,477 Ashok Leyland buses operational in its fleet. The new ULE buses boast state-of-the-art features like the powerful H-series 6-cylinder 4-valve 184 kW (246 hp) engine, a step-less entry, rear engine configuration, automatic transmission, front disc brake, electronically controlled front and rear air suspension, and an Intelligent Transportation System with CCTV, destination boards reflecting vehicle location, and tracking.
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