Ashok Leyland launches ultra-low floor CNG buses, delivers 10 to Indigo airlines

Ashok Leyland has delivered 10 units of 12-metre ultra-low floor BS VI CNG buses to IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation) for operation at New Delhi airport. Ashok Leyland says it is the argest supplier of specialised tarmac buses to IndiGo.

These CNG tarmac coaches come equipped with iGen6 BS VI technology with the company’s 216 hp ‘H’ Series CNG engine that help deliver improved safety, comfort, and lower total cost of ownership.

Commenting on the deliveries, Sanjeev Kumar, Head – M&HCV, Ashok Leyland, said, “IndiGo has been our long-term valued customer. These 12-metre ultra-low floor BS VI CNG buses with automatic transmission and full air suspension are a part of our expanding alternative fuels products range and have been developed by our in-house R&D team, who have introduced many industry leading innovations in the mobility space. We will continue to roll out more such innovative products and solutions in line with market demand, which will help us in our journey to achieve our vision of being Top 10 CV makers in the world.”