Ashok Leyland has announced that it has baggedorders from the Karnataka State Transport Undertakings for 1,225 nos. fully builtViking buses to be delivered by April 2024. These buses shall adhere to AIS153standards, and the design places a strong emphasis on ensuring superiorpassenger comfort and top-notch safety for both passengers and driver. Packedwith advanced features, including a powerful H-series 6-cylinder 147 kW (197hp) engine, and OBD-II certification, these buses showcase Ashok Leyland’s state-of-the-arttechnology.

Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, AshokLeyland, said, “Our deep understanding of our markets and customers is whatsets us apart and has been instrumental in our success in winning these orders”.

Sanjeev Kumar, President – M&HCV, AshokLeyland, added, “Specifically tailored to meet the unique requirements ofKarnataka State Transport Undertakings, our buses stand as a testament to thereliability, durability, and robustness of our engineering.”

Ashok Leyland has been the most preferred brandby Karnataka State Transport Undertakings (STUs), boasting a fleet of over11,680 operational buses.