Mercedes-Benz India announced on Monday that it has bagged a 40-bus order from Neeta Tours & Travels. The deal comprises of 30 units of 2-axle and 10 units of 3-axle coaches.

Mr Peter Honegg, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, handed over the keys of the first lot of eleven 2-axle coaches to Mr Anil Savla and Mr Sunil Savla of Neeta Tours at the company plant in Chakan, Pune.

Mr Sunil Savla, Owner, Neeta Tours & Travels said, “Our current fleet of Mercedes-Benz buses cumulatively has excellent on road performance and has had better revenue realisation than other coaches. This has convinced us in our decision to purchase the new set of 40 more Mercedes-Benz buses and with this our fleet of Mercedes Buses will go to up to 60.”

Mercedes-Benz buses are built on the robust Mercedes chassis- 0 500 R series. Apart from the suave exteriors, the plush and airy interiors sport well designed passenger seats with amenities such as personalised speakers, lights and AC controls. The bus also features modern suspension.

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