VECV Lands Mega Order for 150 Volvo 9600 Luxury Buses from Vijayanand Travels
Add CMV360 on GoogleVijayanand Travels orders 150 Volvo 9600 luxury sleeper buses, including 70-80 coaches with onboard washrooms, marking Volvo Buses India's largest single private operator order.
By Robin Kumar Attri
Key Highlights
150 Volvo 9600 luxury buses ordered.
Largest private order for Volvo buses.
70–80 buses feature onboard washrooms.
350 HP and 1,350 Nm torque.
40 sleeper berths and 8.5 m³ luggage space.
Vijayanand Travels places the largest single private order for Volvo buses in India, with 70-80 coaches set to feature onboard washrooms for long-distance routes.
Vijayanand Travels Private Limited (VTPL) has placed an order for 150 Volvo 9600 luxury sleeper coaches with Volvo Buses India. The order marks the largest single procurement of Volvo buses by any private bus operator in India.
The vehicle handover ceremony was held in Bengaluru on Friday. With this major order, VTPL said its operational Volvo bus fleet will reach the highest volume among private fleet operators in the country.
70-80 Volvo Buses to Get Factory-Fitted Washrooms
A major highlight of the order is that around 70 to 80 Volvo 9600 coaches will come with factory-installed onboard washrooms.
These luxury sleeper buses will be used for long-haul interstate travel across South, West and Central India, offering greater convenience to passengers travelling on longer routes.
Volvo 9600 Sleeper Coach: Engine and Specifications
The Volvo 9600 sleeper coaches are manufactured at VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) assembly facility in Hoskote, Karnataka.
The bus offers:
40 sleeper berths
8.5 cubic metres of luggage capacity
8-litre Volvo D8K diesel engine
260 kW (350 HP) power at 2,200 RPM
1,350 Nm peak torque
The combination of sleeper accommodation, luggage space and powerful engine performance makes the Volvo 9600 suitable for premium long-distance intercity operations.
VTPL Strengthens Its Premium Bus Fleet
Commenting on the order, Shiva Sankeshwar, Managing Director of Vijayanand Travels Private Limited, said that the purchase of 150 Volvo buses will significantly strengthen the company's fleet.
He highlighted that this is the largest single order placed by any private bus operator with Volvo.
VECV Reaffirms Long-Term Partnership
B Srinivas, Managing Director and CEO of VE Commercial Vehicles, said Vijayanand Travels has been one of Volvo Buses most valued and longest-standing private operator partners in India.
He added that VECV remains committed to supporting VTPL with world-class products, technology and after-sales services as the company continues to contribute to the future of premium intercity travel in India.
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CMV360 Says
The order for 150 Volvo 9600 luxury sleeper coaches marks a major fleet expansion for Vijayanand Travels and strengthens its position in India's premium intercity bus segment. With factory-fitted washrooms in several coaches, powerful 350 HP engines and comfortable sleeper accommodation, the new buses are expected to support long-distance travel across multiple regions while further strengthening the long-standing partnership between VTPL and VECV.
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