Ashok Leyland, through its joint venture, Lanka Ashok Leyland in Sri Lanka, has received an order for 630 buses, worth $17 million from private bus operators, backed by the Sri Lankan Government. Coming on the heels of the earlier order for 2,200 buses, Ashok Leyland further consolidates its position as the market leader in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Vinod K. Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland, said: “This order is further evidence of the confidence Sri Lankan customers have in our capability to offer the most appropriate products and transport solutions to them through our JV company. This JV with the Government is a publicly-listed company and has been performing well, benefiting both its customers and shareholders.