This is the third order placed by UPSRTC with the company in the past year, bringing the total orders to over 3,500 units. The latest order was awarded through a competitive e-bidding process, with deliveries scheduled in phases based on mutually agreed terms.
The buses will be built on the Tata LPO 1618 diesel chassis, which the company claims has been engineered to support intercity and long-distance travel. This model is selected for its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced passenger comfort.
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Anand S, Vice President and Head of Commercial Passenger Vehicle Business at Tata Motors, in a company statement, said, “We thank the Uttar Pradesh Government and UPSRTC for giving us the opportunity to supply a modern fleet of bus chassis. This order validates our commitment to delivering class-leading mobility solutions. We look forward to commencing supplies as per UPSRTC’s guidance.”
Tata Motors’ latest order builds on the success of two earlier contracts—1,350 units in December 2023 and 1,000 units in October 2024.
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