Ashok Leyland bags Rs 480 crore order from DTC

Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja Group, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer of India has bagged orders worth Rs 480 crore from Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). DTC has order for 875 high-end ultra low entry (ULE) buses to Ashok Leyland.

The Chennai based Ashok Leyland compete the order by September this year. The order includes 350 air conditioned and 525 non-air conditioned buses.

The new ULE buses will have a floor height of 390 mm, for step-less entry. These 12-metre- long buses will have 35-seats with a 2x2 configuration. Passenger ride comfort is further addressed through a wide 1100 mm door and kneeling facility for easy entry and exit as also comfortable grab bars and air suspension.

The ULE buses will be powered by a 230 hp engine and fitted with automatic transmission, Speed Limiting Device and multiplex wiring.