Ashok Leyland unveiled the Jan Bus, a single-step, front engine, fully flat floor bus. Feature-rich and technologically advanced, the Jan Bus is an innovative transport solution that promises passengers easy, comfortable and affordable city travel. A kneeling option means that the floor height can be further lowered. The bus offers a high degree of customisation with multiple options for door placement (available at 5 locations) and seating layouts. The Jan Bus can be configured for various applications like BRTS (Bus Rapid Transport System), airport tarmac and normal city travel.

The Jan Bus is equipped with Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Leymatic and a 235 HP turbo-charged BS IV-compliant CNG MPFI engine. There are also front-view cameras that enable the driver to see beyond the vehicle immediately in front of him.

Speaking on the occasion, Vinod K Dasari, managing director, Ashok Leyland, said: “The Jan Bus is a good example of innovative Indian engineering. Patents have been applied for the 16 various innovations on the Jan Bus, which is not only operator- and passenger-friendly but has been engineered to address pedestrian safety as well with a specially designed fascia.”