VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) has secured an order from the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) for 1,621 buses and 42 heavy-duty trucks. The order includes 1,344 non-air-conditioned buses, 197 air-conditioned buses, 80 CNG bus chassis, and 42 logistics trucks. Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO of VECV, highlighted that the order reflects UPSRTC’s trust in the company’s solutions for light, medium, and heavy-duty operations. The non-air-conditioned buses will feature the Skyline Pro 3011 L and Skyline Pro 3010 L models, equipped with fuel-efficient E494 and E474 BSVI engines, built on the 3000 series platform.
The Eicher Pro 6016 CNG buses in the order will be powered by E694 CNG engines, delivering 150 kW of power, with high-capacity CNG tanks and Domex chassis. Additionally, the order includes Eicher Pro 3019 trucks equipped with E494 engines for logistics and parts transport. VECV, a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, established in 2008, offers connected vehicle technology and operates an Uptime Centre for vehicle diagnostics and support. The company also provides customer service through certified workshops and extended warranties.
The order aligns with Uttar Pradesh government’s infrastructure development initiatives and aims to modernize the state’s public transportation services. Eicher’s vehicles are equipped with telematics systems and the company maintains a network of service centers across India.
This procurement represents one of the larger orders received by Eicher in the commercial vehicle sector and adds to UPSRTC’s fleet modernization efforts.
