The southern state upgrades fleet with hundreds of new buses equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions Allison Transmission and Ashok Leyland have collaborated to introduce the first low-floor city buses equipped with fully automatic transmissions in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu. Allison Torqmatic® Series transmissions equip the new Ashok Leyland stepless-entry 12-meter diesel buses. The low-floor buses, which are specially […]
Tata Motors showcased its commitment to safe, smart, and sustainable transportation solutions at Prawaas 4.0, highlighting its innovative products designed for various segments of the passenger vehicle market. Innovative EV Solutions Anand S, Vice President and Head of Commercial Passenger Vehicle Business at Tata Motors, emphasized the company’s commitment to electrification, stating, “The theme we […]
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the global transportation industry. However, as the world gradually recovers, the bus industry is regaining momentum, and companies like Chemito are at the forefront of this resurgence. At the recent Prawaas exhibition in Bangalore, Chemito showcased its innovative solutions, highlighting its pivotal role in the digital display systems […]
Prawaas 4.0, organized from 29th to 31st August by the Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), turned out to be a grand success, marking a milestone moment for India’s multimodal transport sector. Hosted in Bengaluru for the first time, the event attracted over 6,153 operators, 171 exhibitors, 106 speakers, 15 sessions, and more than 40,000 […]
In a significant stride towards sustainable and luxurious travel, JBM Auto, under the visionary leadership of Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, has introduced the ‘Galaxy’ electric coach. Launched last year, this state-of-the-art vehicle is redefining the standards of luxury travel in India. A New Era of Electric Coaches The Galaxy is a 12.4 […]
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced that it has received a prestigious order from the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to supply 1,000 units of the Tata LPO 1618 diesel bus chassis. The order was won by Tata Motors following a competitive e-bidding process conducted via the Government tendering process, and […]
Ashok Leyland has signed an MoU with FlixBus India, a global travel-tech leader of affordable and sustainable travel. This partnership marks a significant step toward transforming India’s bus transportation ecosystem through cutting-edge technology and innovation in high-capacity vehicles. The MoU was signed by Mr. Mohan K, Head – Bus Vertical, Ashok Leyland, Mr. Max Zeumer, COO, […]
In a significant move to enhance public transportation services, Hitachi Payment Services, an end-to-end payments and commerce solutions provider, has teamed up with AbhiBus, one of India’s leading bus booking platforms to implement an Integrated Ticketing Management System (IMTS) and provide cashless ticketing solutions for state-run buses in Himachal Pradesh. This collaboration marks the first […]
EKA Mobility (Pinnacle Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd.), a home-grown EV manufacturer and a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries, has announced the supply of EKA 9 electric buses Skyline Motors (India) Private Limited for deployment in Uttarakhand. The e-buses are operating on the Dehradun-Rishikesh route via Haridwar, covering a daily distance of 300 kilometers. The EKA 9 […]
AbhiBus (ixigo bus business), India’s leading bus ticketing platformhas onboarded FlixBus, Europe’s largest intercity bus service to bring a new standard of bus travel to the country. With FlixBus tickets now available on AbhiBus, users can seamlessly book premium bus journeys across India starting at just Rs.99. Rohit Sharma, COO of AbhiBus, shared his thoughts […]
At Prawaas 4.0 in Bangalore from August 29 to 31, Eberspaecher will present its portfolio of efficient thermal management systems for buses with all drive types. The focus at booth 65 to 74 in hall 4 will be on the AC135. The system supplier is now expanding the versatile product family with two new variants […]
Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, unveiled its pioneering GARUD 15M bus chassis at Prawaas 4.0, organized by Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI). Mr. Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland said, “Ashok Leyland has consistently led the way in developing cost-effective […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG (“Daimler Truck”), announced the appointment of Mr. Andamuthu Ponnusamy as Head of Bus Business, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Andamuthu P began his journey with DICV in 2011 and brings over 35 years of experience in the automotive (passenger and commercial vehicle) industry, […]
Ashok Leyland Limited, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced the launch of its ‘M&HCV Expo’ from Bengaluru. Starting today, this exciting initiative will highlight Ashok Leyland’s state-of-the-art Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles (M&HCV) across key locations nationwide. The expos aim to bring the best of Ashok Leyland’s […]
Ashok Leyland (AL) has bagged the single largest fully-built bus order from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) for 2104 units of its Viking passenger bus. The order underscores AL’s dominant position in the Indian bus market and will further contribute to strengthening the CV maker’s position in the industry. Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & […]