DRIVING URBAN INDIA AL SOLUTIONS FOR THE BUS

DRIVING URBAN INDIA… AL SOLUTIONS FOR THE BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM ASIA BRTS CONFERENCE, AMDAVAD 6 th to 8 th September ‘ 2012 J BALASUBRAMANIAN & C R LAKSHMAN

ASHOK LEYLAND PROFILE v Flagship Company of Hinduja Group in India v. Market leader in the Medium Duty Bus segment v Technology leader who has pioneered trend-setting technologies v Six manufacturing units and over 12000 employees v Buses from 19 seater to 80 seater ; Trucks from 3. 5 T GVW to 125 T GTW; special application vehicles and diesel engines v Exports to SAARC, LATAM, Middle East, Africa and South East Asia. v ISO /TS/ 16949 : 2002 certified company 2 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation

PIONEERING INNOVATIONS v Ashok Leyland buses carry over 70 million passengers per day v 4 out of 5 buses in Metros & STU are from Ashok Leyland v Pioneer in introduction of special purpose high capacity buses in India: q q q 3 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation Articulated bus Double decker bus Front Engine Semi Low floor bus of 860 mm floor ht CNG bus Ultra low floor Airport Tarmac coach

THE URBAN MOBILITY CHALLENGE. . • • Traffic Congestion Grid lock traffic pollution Safety issues Time management Commute related stress Rising fuel and labour costs Investment and development timeframe The need : Innovative Transportation Solutions for Mass Urban Mobility 4 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation

BRTS–THE RAIL ON ROADS DEDICATED BUS LANES EXCLUSIVE BUS STATIONS HIGH CAPACITY BUSES Many cities are embarking on the BRTS way to address their traffic issues 5 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation

INTRA CITY BUSES FROM AL LOW CAPACITY MEDIUM CAPACITY Lynx Viking E+3 900 MM FESLF E+2 Stag 650 MM RESLF E+1 HIGH CAPACITY 6 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation 400 MM ULE BUS E+0

A PATH BREAKING INNOVATION Jan bus – Ashok Leyland’s latest India Innovation: Revolutionary concept in urban mobility. Named ‘Jan Bus’ (‘Jan’ as in people), - Where Comfort Meets Economy 7 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation The world’s first single step entry front engine fully flat floor bus of 12 M length

FLOOR DESIGN : CONVENTIONAL RE BUS vs JANBUS Floor Height 650 mm E+1 Floor Design : Conventional Rear Engine Bus Full Flat floor 650 mm E+1 Floor Design : Revolutionary Jan. Bus 8 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation 8

JANBUS : MEETS BRTS NEEDS 1. ACCELERATION 9 High Power Faster Cruising speeds Max speed 90 kmph Faster TAT – More trips High gradeability Negotiates flyovers and bridges easily 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation

JANBUS : MEETS BRTS NEEDS 2. GANGWAY 10 Wide Gangway Adequate space for Standees Full Flat Floor Unobstructed movement in the saloon 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation

JANBUS : MEETS BRTS NEEDS 3. STEPLESS ENTRY / EXIT One step entry on LHS and step less exit on RHS Manual Ramp provision on kerb side Wheel chair anchorage 11 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation Door alignment with platform height. Faster dispersal of Passengers. Lesser dwell time Ease of boarding and alighting for PWD and aged passengers Wheel Chair docking area to avoid accidental movement of Wheel chair

JANBUS : MEETS BRTS NEEDS 4. UNIFORM FLOOR HEIGHT Full air suspension Reduced Infrastructure cost E+1 configuration 12 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation UFH at 650 mm maintained irrespective of load across the saloon length Jerk free ride for passengers Platform height required only at 650 mm. 30% reduction in platform height against 900 mm currently. Significant saving in Infrastructure cost. Low floor height facilitates faster entry & exit even beyond BRTS routes

JANBUS : MEETS BRTS NEEDS 5. DOOR WIDTH & POSITION Ease of entry and exit. 2. 8 m Wide doors on RHS 400 mm partition Door Modulatory. Customized Seating layout. Maximum seating 13 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation

JANBUS : MEETS BRTS NEEDS 6. PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEM 14 In Bus Voice Announcement System Real time information to passengers Next stop intimation LED Destination boards at Front Rear and Sides Day light and night visibility electronic destination route boards. Multi language facility. Easy route identification for Passengers. 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation

Connecticity Midi Bus with a Single step entry 15 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation

Connecticity - Features Single Step Entry / Wide Doors Ergonomic Dashboard 16 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation Better Ride comfort Passenger Friendly Modular Construction Mini BRTS / Feeder

We, at Ashok Leyland are committed to work with Urban Development Authorities in providing Mobility for All with Modern , Safe and Eco-friendly Urban Transport 17 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation

Visit us at www. ashokleyland. com Thank You 18 11/1/2020 Ashok Leyland Presentation