Tata Motors has bagged a prestigious order from the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) for the supply of 500 low-floor non-AC buses. The CNG-propelled buses match world-class specifications and standards. The company won the order while participating in a global tender floated by DTC.

The buses, to be manufactured at Tata Motors' Lucknow centre and delivered from the second half of 2007, will be rear engine driven, besides being fitted with automatic transmission and full pneumatic suspension. The buses are suitable for running on the routes of the proposed bus rapid transit system, and are expected to contribute to transforming the city traffic system well in time for the Commonwealth Games.

This is the single largest order for fully-built, low-floor buses received by Tata Motors till date. Tata Motors was the first in India to launch modern, low-floor and semi low-floor buses in 2005. The buses are built especially to provide accessibility to people with physical challenges.