In Bangladesh, Tata and Ashok Leyland who manufacture both Air Conditioned (AC) and Non Air Conditioned (Non AC) buses control the market. We provide an overview of the specification and prices of the buses:
Sl Specification Price in Taka Price in US$
No. (US$ 1 = BDT 87)
1. TATA LP909/49 COMPLETELY BUILT NON AC BUS 2,275,000 26149
Engine Model: TATA 497 TCIC Diesel Wheel base 4920mm, RHD, 4 Cylinder, 3784CC, 85 PS at 2500 rpm, Syncromesh 5 Forward 1 Reverse Gear, GVW 9000 Kg, Tyre Size 825 x 16 Description: Max Grade Ability 18%, Power Steering - Standard Tools and Accessories Seating Capacity 40 + Driver Chasis Made by TATA Motors India and Body made in Bangladesh
2. TATA UTLRA LP 8.5T COMPLETELY BUILT AC 4,097,000 47,091
BUS Diesel Engine Model: TATA 497 VP37 (BSIII) AC System Wheel base 4920mm, RHD, 4 Cylinder, 3784CC, 125 PS at 2400 rpm, 6 Speed G55) Gear Box, 235/75R 17.5 tubeless tyre, Max Grade ability 28% Power Steering - Standard Tools and Accessories Seating Capacity 40 + Driver Chasis Made by TATA Motors India and AC Body made in Bangladesh
3. ASHOL LEYLAND NON B-1616 AC BUS 2,400,000 27,586
Chasis Made in India and Body made in Bangladesh
4. ASHOK LEYLAND B-1616 AC BUS 5,075,000 58,333
Engine: 6 Cylinder Turbo Charged (BS3) Maximum Power 160 HP @ 2400 RPM Clutch Single Plate Dry Type, 353 and 14 (14” Dia) Gear Box: 6 Speed Synchromesh Type Steering Power Steering Outrigger monted with Double UJ Brakes: Air Pressure Diaphram Operated with dual line arrangement Overall length: 20859 mm Chasis Made in TATA Motors India and AC Body made in Bangladesh