Collaboration to revolutionise bus transportation
The MoU was signed by Mohan K, Head – Bus Vertical at Ashok Leyland, Max Zeumer, COO of FlixBus, and Surya Khurana, MD of FlixBus India. With this collaboration, FlixBus’s operating bus partners will gain access to Ashok Leyland’s advanced chassis and after-sales services, ensuring smooth operations throughout the country. This initiative will provide efficient and seamless travel options, empowering local bus operators with advance technology.
Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO of Ashok Leyland, expressed, "Ashok Leyland is delighted to partner with FlixBus. At Ashok Leyland, our focus has always been on delivering cutting-edge technologies that prioritise safety and performance. Our products, featuring innovative technology, offer industry-leading total cost of ownership, ensuring maximum profitability for our customers. We remain committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences, and continue on our path to innovate and leverage new technology to be a sustainable CV Manufacturer."
Vision for accessible and sustainable travel
Surya Khurana, MD of FlixBus India, shared his views on the collaboration’s objectives. "FlixBus is committed to making intercity bus travel in India more accessible, sustainable, and passenger friendly. This collaboration with Ashok Leyland reinforces our vision of providing efficient and high-capacity travel options while empowering local bus operators through technology. With our rapid growth of passengers and revenue, we look forward to creating a fleet of networks that meets the highest standards of safety and comfort, driving further innovation in India’s transportation landscape."
Since starting its operations, FlixBus India has served more than 300,000 passengers and witnessed a sixfold increase in revenue within the first six months. Following a successful rollout in South India, connecting key cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai, FlixBus aims to expand its fleet and network across more regions in India. This MoU supports FlixBus India's ambitious plans for further expansion and enhancing efficiency in the transportation sector.
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