Mercedes-Benz rolls out City Bus in India

After its successful entry into long-distance inter city bus segment, with the introduction of the 2-axle and 3-axle coaches from Mercedes-Benz, the company today announced its foray into the city bus segment in India. Mercedes-Benz India also announced the inauguration of its City Bus manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The decision to foray into the city bus segment in India is in the wake of Daimler's consolidation of global leadership in bus business and its underlying commitment to the Indian bus market.

Indicating the high focus for the Indian market, Mr. Hartmut Schick, Head of Daimler Buses, commented, "Our 2-axle and 3-axle buses have been very well received in the Indian market. Our foray into city buses will now enable more and more people to "Travel with the Star'. We will participate in the Indian market growth by expanding our bus business with a superior-quality low-entry city bus for the Indian market. The Mercedes-Benz City Bus we present today is hence key for Daimler Buses' strategy for India. As the inventors of buses and one of the largest bus makers of the world, we are confident that our solutions will appeal to the demanding Indian customers".

Daimler also announced the appointment of Mr. Markus Villinger as the Head of Buses for India. With rich experience in Commercial Vehicles business with Daimler, Mr. Villinger will take over the Operations and will be responsible for overall bus business of India with immediate effect.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Markus Villinger, Head of Daimler Buses India commented, "India is a fascinating market and there is a rising demand for robust, reliable and efficient city bus transportation. Our City Bus is designed to fulfill these requirements. The respect for brand Mercedes-Benz in India is legendary, and we shall try to deliver as far the expectation of our discerning customers and their passengers in India. Our production line at the Pune plant combined with body-building from our captive partner MCV, will ensure our uncompromising standards of quality are maintained in India. I am extremely excited to be part of this growth story and hope together we can realize our ambition to make more people in India "Travel with the Star'.