Mercedes-Benz launches City Bus in India

Following its entry into the long-distance inter city bus segment, with the introduction of the 2-axle and 3-axle coaches, Mercedes-Benz has announced its foray into the city bus segment in India. Mercedes-Benz India also announced the inauguration of its City Bus manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The decision to enter the the city bus segment in India is in line with Daimler’s consolidation of global leadership in the bus business and its expansion in the Indian market.

Indicating the high focus for the Indian market, Hartmut Schick, head of Daimler Buses, commented, “Our 2-axle and 3-axle buses have been very well received in the Indian market. Our foray into city buses will now enable more and more people to ‘Travel with the Star’. We will participate in the Indian market growth by expanding our bus business with a superior-quality low-entry city bus for the Indian market. The Mercedes-Benz City Bus is hence key for Daimler Buses’ strategy for India. As the inventors of buses and one of the largest bus makers of the world, we are confident that our solutions will appeal to the demanding Indian customers”.

Daimler also announced the appointment of Markus Villinger as the Head of Buses for India. With rich experience in Commercial Vehicles business with Daimler, Mr. Villinger will take over the operations and will be responsible for overall bus business of India with immediate effect.

Speaking on the occasion, Villinger said: “India is a fascinating market and there is a rising demand for robust, reliable and efficient city bus transportation. Our City Bus is designed to fulfill these requirements. Our production line at the Pune plant combined with body-building from our captive partner MCV, will ensure our uncompromising standards of quality are maintained in India.“

The City Bus creates new benchmark in the segment with its striking exteriors, spacious and comfortable interiors with low entry design, fuel efficient Euro IV- compliant engine with BlueTec diesel technology and stringent production quality.

The photo depicts (L-R) Srinivas Chilukuri (General Manager Bus Sales India ), Karim Ghabbour (Founder and MD, MCV) , Hartmut Schick (Head of Daimler Buses), Markus Villinger (Head of Daimler Buses, India), Peter Honegg (CEO& MD, Mercedes-Benz India) and Maged Rasmy (MD, MCV India).