Bus maker’s first major deal post COVID and also the first one for its new 49-seater 3X2 bus in the staff segment
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has delivered 25 BharatBenz 1014 buses to Bengaluru-based Sree Travels, one of the state’s leading tour and travel operators. The delivery marks the company’s largest 10T staff bus handover post-COVID-19, signifying a gradual revival in the economy and the bus market.
Karl-Alexander Seidel, CEO & Head of Daimler Buses India, said: “BharatBenz is delighted to have delivered 25 staff buses to Sree Travels. This order demonstrates the customer’s faith in us and points to a recovery in the transport segment. Our BSVI bus portfolio has enjoyed strong acceptance since launch with state-of-the-art features and BusConnect telematics that improve fleet efficiency. The buses have been specifically designed for the comfort, safety and convenience of passengers.”
PN Srinath, Managing Director, Sree Travels, said: “We are glad to receive 25 new staff buses within such a short span of time. BharatBenz products have proven their reliability and long-term durability time and again, and emerged as the most sought-after transport solution in the country. I would like to thank the entire team of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles and Daimler Financial Services India for their relentless efforts and dedication in delivering buses while adhering to all safety protocols for COVID-19.”
Sree Travels bought their first BharatBenz bus in 2019 and then followed up with an order for 25 more buses in 2021, reaffirming their confidence and trust in the brand. The latest order was in part made possible by BharatBenz Financial, a business division of Daimler Financial Services India (DFSI), Daimler’s captive financier, who worked closely with the parties involved in the team to secure adequate funding in a short span of time.
Manish Thakore, Managing Director, Daimler Financial Services India, said: “We’re pleased to be able to support Sree Travels in strengthening their presence in the Bengaluru tour and transport market with the addition of 25 new BharatBenz buses. DFSI prides itself on providing customers with flexible and competitive financing solutions that help them grow their business.”