Marking a significant milestone in its partnership with the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), Volvo Buses India, has secured an order for 200 Volvo 9600 coaches. This represents the single-largest order for Volvo buses in India and marks a significant commitment to strengthening premium intercity public transportation in the state.
The order, comprising 170 seater buses and 30 sleeper buses, underscores MSRTC’s commitment to elevating inter-city travel experience for passengers. The buses will bring Volvo’s internationally recognized standards of safety, comfort and reliability to intercity and inter-state routes, offering passengers a premium travel experience through the state’s public transportation network.
Commenting on the order, Suresh Chettiar, Executive Vice President – Bus Division, VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd., said, “We sincerely thank the Hon’ble Transport Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Pratap Sarnaik, and Dr. Madhav Kusekar, IAS, Managing Director and Vice Chairman, MSRTC, for their continuing trust in Volvo buses. This landmark order reflects our shared commitment to elevating travel and making premium passenger experiences more accessible for the citizens of Maharashtra. We are proud to continue to partner with MSRTC to enhance the state’s public transportation network.”
The induction reflects the Government of Maharashtra’s focus on superior passenger comfort, enhanced safety and the continued modernization of state-run transport services. Designed to deliver high reliability and consistent performance, the Volvo 9600 aligns with MSRTC’s objective of setting new passenger centric benchmarks in intercity travel across the state.
Manufactured at Volvo Buses India’s state-of-the-art facilities in Hoskote, the Volvo 9600 range brings together global engineering expertise and premium passenger comfort for intercity travel. Available in both seater and sleeper configurations, the coaches are designed to deliver superior travel experience, with the seater variant featuring a premium 51-seat configuration and luxury seats equipped with calf support. The sleeper variant offers a thoughtfully designed berth layout for overnight journeys, complemented by Volvo’s focus on safety, ride quality and reliability. Together, the two configurations offer transport operators a premium mobility solution tailored to diverse travel needs.