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04/06/2026

03/06/2026

JBM AUTO LIMITED has strengthened its position as India’s leading electric bus manufacturer, capturing a commanding 49% market share in May 2026, according to Vahan portal data.

The company recorded 157 electric bus registrations during the month, the highest in the industry, further reinforcing its leadership after posting the highest electric bus registrations in FY26.

The milestone comes as Telangana’s vehicle registration data is integrated into the Vahan portal, providing a more comprehensive view of electric bus adoption across the country.

01/06/2026

Damodar Group has officially launched the RUDRA VYOM, a premium coach body developed on the Ashok Leyland Garud 15M chassis - India’s first indigenous 15-metre multi-axle coach platform.

The launch marks an important milestone for the domestic bus and coach industry, with the RUDRA VYOM emerging as among the first fully developed premium coach bodies to enter the market following the introduction of the Garud 15M platform.

While visually evolving from the company’s existing Rudra platform, the RUDRA VYOM incorporates extensive engineering enhancements to accommodate the larger 15-metre architecture. Key areas of focus include structural rigidity, weight distribution, vehicle dynamics, HVAC optimisation, NVH refinement, and overall passenger comfort.

According to the company, significant effort has also gone into chassis-body integration, ensuring optimal ride quality, operational durability, serviceability, and thermal management across the extended passenger cabin.

28/05/2026

Ashok Leyland Q4 Results: Ashok Leyland reported record FY26 revenue of Rs. 44,007 crore, with operating PBT rising 22% and CV volumes crossing 220,000 units.

Ashok Leyland reported record FY26 revenue of Rs. 44,007 crore, with operating PBT rising 22% and CV volumes crossing 220,000 units.

26/05/2026

Seven people were killed and 25 others injured when a sleeper bus overturned on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district early Tuesday.

The accident took place at 5.15 am near Nibha Kheda village when the bus, travelling from Delhi to Bihar with around 50 passengers on board, went out of control and overturned, they said.

According to preliminary investigation, the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle after dozing off at the wheel.

25/05/2026

VRL Logistics Ltd has ordered 715 vehicles from Ashok Leyland, including AVTR 3120 trucks, BOSS 1615 trucks, and Oyster buses.

300 vehicles have already been delivered, with the rest to be supplied this year.

VRL Logistics places a 715-vehicle order with Ashok Leyland, including AVTR trucks, BOSS trucks, and Oyster staff buses.

20/05/2026

Indian tech-driven logistics enterprise Cargo Matters has launched its ₹318 crore electric bus manufacturing plant in Belagavi, Karnataka.

Spread across 19 acres at KIADB Auto Nagar, the facility will manufacture high-performance electric buses built for intercity travel.

The company says the buses will feature battery packs exceeding 800 kWh — placing them in a category comparable to the Tesla Semi.

19/05/2026

The newly elected Kerala government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, has announced free travel for women on KSRTC buses from June 15, 2026.

The decision was taken during the first Cabinet meeting of the new UDF government after assuming office. Along with the free travel scheme, the Cabinet also announced welfare measures including an increase in ASHA workers’ honorarium.

Officials say detailed guidelines regarding eligible services, pass systems, and implementation procedures will be released in the coming weeks.

Kerala now joins the growing list of Indian states introducing women-focused public transport schemes aimed at improving affordability and mobility.

14/05/2026

Eicher Trucks and Buses has signed an MoU with Cityflo to deploy 2,000 premium intra-city buses across India over the next three years.

The partnership will support Cityflo’s expansion across key urban markets, with around 500 buses planned for deployment in FY27.

Under the agreement, Eicher will supply a multi-fuel portfolio including diesel, CNG and electric buses tailored for premium urban commuting applications.

The planned fleet includes the Eicher Skyline Pro 3011 AC Pushback equipped with rear air suspension.

The collaboration will also focus on improving operational reliability, fleet uptime, commuter comfort and maintenance support for high-frequency city operations.