Lanka Ashok Leyland to launch electric buses in Sri Lanka

Lanka Ashok Leyland Plans Electric Bus Rollout amid Push for Greener Public Transport - LNW Lanka News Web

By: Staff Writer July 18, Colombo (LNW): Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC, a leading player in Sri Lanka’s commercial vehicle sector and a joint venture with India’s Ashok Leyland, has announced plans to introduce a full range of electric buses under the ‘SWITCH’ brand, aligning with the government’s broader drive toward electrifying the public transport sector.The initiative marks a significant step in reshaping the country’s ailing public transportatio…

Lanka Ashok Leyland to launch electric buses in Sri Lanka

ECONOMYNEXT – Lanka Ashok Leyland Plc, a joint venture with Ashok Leyland of India, said it is planning to launch a range of electric buses. An electric variant of its DOST truck model has already been made available. “Plans are also underway to launch an entire range of electric buses under the ‘SWITCH’ brand, subject to regulatory and market readiness,” Chief Executive Officer Umesh Gautam said. “The government’s growing focus on public sector…