Key Takeaways
- The Ashok Leyland order adds 552 Ultra‑Low Entry buses to TNSTC’s fleet.
- Each bus features the powerful H-series 6‑cylinder 184 kW engine and advanced safety systems.
- The deal supports Tamil Nadu’s “Mobility for All” push to expand affordable public transport.
Chennai: CV makers Ashok Leyland on Thursday announced that it has bagged an order from TNSTC (Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation) for 552 Ultra-Low Entry (ULE) buses for public transport.
Ashok Leyland is proud to collaborate with 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 a long-standing supplier 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 vehicle tracking, a company release said
