9 months ago
BharatBenz Launches 19.5-Tonne Heavy-Duty Bus
BharatBenz, a company that makes big trucks and buses, has launched a new bus called the BB1924.
This bus is bigger and stronger than before, with a weight capacity of 19.5 tonnes.
This means it can carry more passengers and luggage, which can help bus operators make more money.
The bus is designed to be more comfortable for passengers and cheaper to run.
BharatBenz has also made it easier for people to buy this bus by partnering with many banks to offer loans with low interest rates.
The bus is being made in India, which helps to keep costs down and makes it easier to get parts when needed.
The company hopes this new bus will help them sell more buses in India, where the bus market is growing quickly.
BharatBenz launched the BB1924, a 19.5-tonne heavy-duty bus for intercity passenger transport.
The bus offers higher payload capacity, lower operating costs, and enhanced passenger comfort.
Field trials showed significant reduction in total cost of ownership compared to existing solutions.
The BB1924 will be available across 398 authorised touchpoints in India with financing options from 15+ banks.
Built with a 92% localised supply chain, ensuring cost competitiveness and parts availability.
- Who
- Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG
- What
- Launched the BB1924, a 19.5-tonne heavy-duty bus
- Where
- India
- When
- December 8, 2025
- Why
- To address the needs of India's intercity bus operators and capture a larger share of the premium intercity segment
Key facts
- GVW
- 19,500 kg (19.5T)
- Market Value
- CAGR
- 6%
- Financing Partners
- 15+ banks and NBFCs
- Interest Rates
- Starting at 8.5% per annum
- EMI Tenures
- Up to 5 years
- Localisation
- 92%
- Authorised Touchpoints
- 398 across India
Quotes
Andamuthu Ponnusamy
Head of Bus Business, DICV
“Field trials with leading operators across routes like Mumbai-Pune, Delhi-Jaipur and Chennai-Bangalore have demonstrated significant reduction in total cost of ownership compared to existing solutions.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Company Official
A representative from DICV
“Earlier the capacity was 18.5, and now it has increased to 19.5. This allows them to accommodate more parcel luggage. With an additional one tonne of parcel load, they can earn more—both from parcel shipments and passenger seating—leading to higher overall revenue.”
thehindubusinessline.com
