Ashok Leyland unveils smart transport solutions in Oman
Date: 01 Mar 2021
Ashok
Leyland, the flagship Company of the Hinduja Group unveiled two smart passenger
buses in Oman at a virtual launch. Ashok Leyland showcased two products -
Falcon Super and Gazl – which will join the fleet of its 1000+ buses already on
the roads of Oman, reinforcing expanding market share of its products.
The
launch of Falcon Super and Gazl was done in partnership with Ashok Leyland’s
dealer in Oman, Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC, who has a five-decade long presence
in the Sultanate.
“Falcon
Super and Gazl are the products of our state-of-the-art manufacturing base in
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The Ras Al Khaimah plant which exports buses to Europe,
Africa and the Middle East was established in 2007. It has manufactured over
20,000 buses so far, a large share of it plying on the roads of GCC countries,
including in Oman. Our plant in RAK and increasing market share in GCC
countries, will play a key role in achieving our Vision to be in the Top 10
Global CV makers”, said Mr. Nitin Seth, Chief Operating Officer, Ashok Leyland.
Sanjay
Saraswat, Head – International Operations, Ashok Leyland said, “Falcon Super
and Gazl come from Ashok Leyland’s state-of-the-art manufacturing base in Ras
Al Khaimah. Falcon Super is a 70-seater and Gazl is a 25-seater that come with
in-built advanced technology and safety solutions, for a comfortable journey.
They are designed to meet the specific demands of the GCC countries and to
provide a comfortable journey. Both the products have opened up new segments
for the company in the region.”
Mohisn
Hani Al Bahrani, CEO of MHD ACERE said, “MHD is the market leader in the staff
bus transportation segment in Oman. With these new products, we look forward to
improving our success story in the market. We have recently invested in
state-of-the-art exclusive Ashok Leyland 3S facility in Ghala, Muscat to
enhance customer satisfaction, efficiency, and output. In addition to this, we
have facilities across Oman in Sohar and Salalah. Moreover, we are exploring
opportunities for expanding our network across interior locations to enable
easier access to our customer base in the Sultanate.”
The
70-seater Falcon Super is from the Falcon league of buses acknowledged for its
sturdiness blended with comfort has been in use in the region by corporate
entities as well as schools for over three decades. Gazl, which is sleek and
stylish has a seating capacity for 25 passengers. Both the models are focussed
on delivering lower total cost of ownership to customers.
Falcon
Super is equipped with the world’s first inline fuel injection pump engine and
complies to both Euro III and Euro IV markets (with its IEGR technology). The
Gazl is powered by one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in its category, the
full stand-up saloon vehicle comes with the time-tested ZD30 series engine
compliant with the standards of Euro III and IV markets. Both the products
share a host of advantages like roll over protection, fire retardant interiors,
and many more.
While
Falcon buses will be predominantly marketed to corporate entities to transport
their employees and schools for student transport, Gazl’s market will mark the
entry in mini-bus segment more focused on the city movement of staff,
executives in hospitality and Services sector.