Bengaluru, 4 September 2026: In a major development for
India’s private intercity bus industry, Vijayanand Travels Private Limited
(VTPL) has placed an order for 150 Volvo 9600 luxury sleeper coaches, marking
the largest single order placed by a private bus operator with Volvo Buses.
The massive investment is aimed at expanding VTPL’s premium
intercity network across South, West and Central India, while further raising
the benchmark for passenger safety, comfort and reliability.
A significant highlight of the new order is that around 70–80
coaches are expected to be equipped with onboard washrooms, purpose-built for
VTPL’s long-distance routes—further enhancing passenger convenience on journeys
where comfort matters most.
Speaking at the occasion, Shiva Sankeshwar, Managing
Director, Vijayanand Travels Private Limited, highlighted the company’s
long-standing relationship with Volvo and its vision to strengthen the fleet
while expanding into new states.
B Srinivas, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles, also
described the order as a testament to the trust built between the two companies
over decades and highlighted the Volvo 9600 as a benchmark in intercity luxury.
With 150 Volvo 9600 sleeper coaches set to join its fleet,
Vijayanand Travels is poised to take premium bus travel in India to an entirely
new scale.
A historic order. A landmark partnership. And a new chapter in Indian intercity travel. 🚌
