Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors has received an order for 1,297 bus chassis from Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC).

This latest order, placed through a competitive e-bidding process, marks the third such order from UPSRTC in 2024.

The new order brings the total number of units secured by Tata Motors from UPSRTC in the past year to over 3,500 units.

The LPO 1618 diesel bus chassis, designed specifically for intercity and long-distance travel, will be delivered in phases as per the mutually agreed terms, Tata Motors said.

Tata Motors commercial passenger vehicle business vice president and head Anand S said: “We thank the Uttar Pradesh Government and UPSRTC for giving us the opportunity to supply a modern fleet of bus chassis. This order is a powerful validation of our commitment to delivering class-leading mobility solutions.

“Our consistent performance and ability to meet UPSRTC’s evolving transportation needs demonstrate our technological prowess and reliability in the public transport ecosystem. We look forward to commencing supplies as per the guidance of UPSRTC.”

This order follows two previous wins of 1,350 units in December 2023 and 1,000 units in October 2024.

In October, BMW Group and Tata Technologies established a joint venture, BMW TechWorks India, to advance automotive software and business IT innovations.

Based in Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai, the venture will launch with 100 employees and is expected to grow to a four-digit workforce by the end of 2025, focusing on attracting top-tier Indian talent.

The BMW Group and Tata Technologies each hold 50 per cent of the shares in this JV.