Archive · 23 Jan 2026

Ashok Leyland opts out of e-ambulance scheme

Ashok Leyland opts out of e-ambulance scheme

Ashok Leyland, a big truck company, has decided not to join a government scheme called PM E-DRIVE for making electric ambulances.

The scheme has money to help make different kinds of electric vehicles, including ambulances.

Ashok Leyland said they have other things to focus on right now.

They are more interested in making electric buses.

Another company, Tata Motors, will join the scheme for electric ambulances and vans.

The government is giving money to make more electric vehicles, and Tata Motors thinks this is a good idea.

Ashok Leyland is the leader in making buses and will join all the tenders for electric buses.

They recently had a problem with a tender but are now trying again with a new one.

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