Ashok Leyland Launches New Sunshine School Bus in Vijaywada

Unveiled at Auto Expo 2016 in February, Ashok Leyland has officially launched its all new Sunshine School Bus at an event in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The new version of already available Ashok Leyland Sunshine School bus is equipped with some first-in-the market features including the semi-integral chassis for lower centre of gravity and lowest fixed entry.

Other first time features include anti-bacterial & fire retardant interiors, anti-skid flooring, i-ALERT tracking system and frontal collision avoidance system. The new Sunshine bus comes in 40 and 50 seater variants with kids centeric interior theme and large windows offering better air ventilation. The bus is also bolstered by best-in-the segment parabolic suspension system that offers jerk free drive along with door alarms and emergency exit doors.

Commenting at the event, Mr. Vinod Dasari, MD, Ashok Leyland said, “Sunshine is very special to us and it will set new benchmarks in the school transport sector. Sunshine reflects the world of children and is a combination of artistically designed interiors along with state-of-the-art safety features. It is shaped by technology, know-how and expertise of global standards, durability, design and safety features that will transform the daily commute of children into an experience.”

Also present at the event was Mr. T. Venkataraman, Senior VP, Ashok Leyland Global Buses, who said, “Sunshine is a result of extensive feedback from both parents and children and an immersive study into the lives of all its stakeholders. At Ashok Leyland, our core philosophy behind each product is to launch every new vehicle with an endeavour to modernise the industry and taking this thought forward we are launching the Sunshine today.”