Tata Motors Secures Orders for Over 5,000 Buses from State Transport Undertakings Across India

Bengaluru, March 13, 2026: Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has secured cumulative orders for more than 5,000 buses and bus chassis from multiple State Transport Undertakings (STUs) across the country. The large-scale orders highlight the company’s strong position as a leading provider of mass mobility solutions in India.

The contracts were awarded through a competitive e-bidding process under the Government’s procurement system, with the delivery and deployment of the buses scheduled in phases in coordination with the respective transport corporations.

Orders from Multiple State Transport Undertakings

The orders have been placed by several key public transport bodies across India, including:

• Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
• Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC)
• North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC)
• Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC)
• Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC)
• Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC)
• Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)
• Haryana Roadways
• Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU)

These orders reinforce Tata Motors’ long-standing relationship with public transport agencies and its role in strengthening India’s regional and intercity mobility infrastructure.

Strengthening India’s Public Transport Network

Commenting on the development, Anand S, Vice President and Head of Commercial Passenger Vehicle Business at Tata Motors, said the orders reflect the strong trust placed in the company’s mobility solutions by State Transport Undertakings across the country.

He noted that Tata Motors buses are designed to deliver high levels of safety, passenger comfort, durability, and reliability, even across challenging terrains and heavy-duty operating conditions. The company’s product engineering and lifecycle support ecosystem help transport operators maintain high vehicle uptime while serving millions of passengers daily.

Wide Range of Bus Platforms

The cumulative orders cover several models from Tata Motors’ passenger mobility portfolio, including:

• Tata Magna
• Tata Cityride
• Tata Starbus
• Tata Starbus Prime
• Tata LPO 1618
• Tata LPO 1622
• Tata LPO 1822

These buses and bus chassis are configured for intracity, intercity, and long-haul transport operations, offering improved passenger comfort, efficient operating costs, and dependable performance across different duty cycles.

Strong Nationwide Support Network

Tata Motors continues to support public transport operators through its Sampoorna Seva 2.0 lifecycle management program, which includes:

• Maintenance support
• Assured turnaround times
• Availability of genuine spare parts
• Breakdown assistance

The company’s network of over 4,500 sales and service touchpoints across India further ensures reliable after-sales support for transport operators in both urban and rural regions.