Tata Motors secures order for 1,000 diesel buses from UP State Road Transport

24 Oct 2024 CW Team

Tata Motors has secured an order from the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to supply 1,000 units of the Tata LPO 1618 diesel bus chassis. This order was awarded following a competitive e-bidding process through government tendering, with deliveries planned in phases according to mutually agreed terms.

This latest contract follows a successful completion of a previous order for 1,350 bus chassis, which are currently in operation with UPSRTC. The Tata LPO 1618 chassis is designed for safe intercity and long-distance travel, offering superior performance, excellent passenger comfort, and a low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Anand S, Vice President and Head of Commercial Passenger Vehicle Business at Tata Motors, stated, “The Tata LPO 1618 bus chassis is engineered to deliver robust and reliable mobility with high uptime and low maintenance costs. We look forward to commencing supplies as guided by UPSRTC.”

With a brand promise of “Connecting Aspirations,” Tata Motors aims to promote sustainable mobility by aligning its product strategies with government policies. The company operates in India, the UK, South Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia, and markets its vehicles across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the SAARC region, supported by 90 subsidiaries and various joint ventures.

The Tata LPO 1618 diesel buses are BS VI compliant and equipped with Cummins 5.6L engines, with air-conditioned variants also available.

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