Ashok Leyland to supply 1,290 buses to Gujarat

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Ashok Leyland to supply 1,290 buses to GSRTC, an order that comes close on heels of it supplying 2,580 buses to various state transport undertakings
With the GSRTC order, Ashok Leyland's order book for state transport undertakings has expanded to over 3,000 buses

Ashok Leyland is the flagship firm of the Hinduja Group. (Pradeep Gaur/Mint) — Ashok Leyland is the flagship firm of the Hinduja Group. **(Pradeep Gaur/Mint)**

Chennai: Hinduja group flagship Ashok Leyland Ltd has bagged an order from Gujarat State Roadways Transport Corporation (GSRTC) for supply of 1,290 buses, the company said Friday. The order comes closely after the recent one for 2,580 bus received from various state transport undertakings, Ashok Leyland said in a statement.

"We are very happy to receive the confirmation of this order from GSRTC. Our ability to bring value, combined with our superior technology and innovation will help us maintain our leadership position in buses in the country," managing director Vinod K. Dasari said.

"With this order, our order book for state transport undertakings is upwards of 3,000 buses," said Sanjay Saraswat, senior vice president (global buses) at Ashok Leyland. "This is a testament to the reliability, durability and robustness of our buses. The cost of ownership and the product experience which we can deliver is the best in the industry."

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