This order will further strengthen Ashok Leyland's dominant position in the bus segment and underscores its commitment to advancing sustainable urban mobility in India. Switch Mobility, another subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, shall supply state-of-the-art, Switch EiV12 model buses to OHM, who in turn shall operate and maintain the buses over a period of 12 years, as per the contract awarded by MTC. While 400 of these buses will be non-AC, 100 buses will be equipped with air conditioning as well, ensuring a comfortable commute for passengers across the city of Chennai. This will help the city take a major step towards green public transportation. The electric buses are designed to comfortably seat 37 passengers, with space for an additional 24 standing passengers. With a range of over 200 kilometers per charge, these buses are ideal for Chennai's long city routes, ensuring uninterrupted service across the city's vast urban landscape.